timid的意思|示意

美 / ˈtɪmɪd / 英 / ˈtɪmɪd /

adj. 胆小的,羞怯的,怕人,羞手羞脚


timid的用法详解

英文单词timid的用法讲解

timid一词出现有段时间,它来源于中世纪法语词timide,这个词意指“怯懦”或“胆小”。Timid一词通常用来形容某人有点害怕,在一定情境下会有害羞、胆怯的感受。

常用来形容某人有点害怕,比如一个人在与陌生人接触时会感到紧张、拘束时,就可以说:He is a timid person. (他是一个胆小的人)。

Timid也可以指某人做事没有勇气,不敢挑战,在要做某件艰难的事时,会犹豫不决:He is timid to face the huge challenge.(他对面对这个巨大挑战很有点胆怯)。

除了正面用法,timid还可以有贬义,比如某人行动不足、性格消极,就可以说:His timid behavior caused him to lose the chance.(他胆怯的行为使他失去了这个机会)。

总之,timid一词用于形容某人怯懦的态度,可以表现出他的恐惧或消极的特点。

timid相关例句

She tried saying what was in her heart instead of being timid.

她试着说出心里话,不再畏缩.

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The little girl is as timid as a hare, shy in the presence of strangers.

这小姑娘胆子特别小, 怕人.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

The timid but tolerant toll man offered some timely tips as a token of tribute.

那个怯懦但宽容的收费员提供了一些很及时的消息以表示他的敬意.

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He is timid by nature.

他生性胆小.

《简明英汉词典》

I was rendered timid by the costly nature of their dealings.

我以为他们做的都是大买卖,胆子就变小了.

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That fellow is as timid as a rabbit.

那个家伙胆小如鼠.

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