reticent
adj. 寡言少语的; 有保留的; 含蓄的; 谨慎的
Someone who is reticent does not tell people about things.
She is so reticent about her achievements...
她对自己的成就缄口不言。
Mrs. Smith, normally a reticent woman, took it upon herself to write to the President.
通常都很沉默的史密斯夫人决定自己给总统写信。
1. temperamentally disinclined to talk
2. cool and formal in manner
3. reluctant to draw attention to yourself
She is so reticent about her achievements.
她对自己的成就缄口不言。
She was shy and reticent.
她羞怯而寡言少语。
He was reticent about his opinion.
他有保留意见.
She was morose, pale, and reticent.
她面色苍白、忧郁孤僻,并且沉默寡言。
He was extremely reticent about his personal life.
他对自己的个人生活讳莫如深。