timid
adj. 胆小的; 羞怯的; 怕人; 羞手羞脚
Timid people are shy, nervous, and have no courage or confidence in themselves.
A timid child, Isabella had learned obedience at an early age.
伊莎贝拉是一个羞怯的孩子,很小就学会了顺从。
If you describe someone's attitudes or actions as timid, you are criticizing them for being too cautious or slow to act, because they are nervous about the possible consequences of their actions.
The President's critics say he has been too timid in responding to changing international developments...
批评总统的人认为他在应对风云变幻的国际局势时过于瞻前顾后。
The newspaper called the plan timid and unimaginative.
该报称这一计划谨小慎微,毫无想象力。
1. people who are fearful and cautious;
1. showing fear and lack of confidence
2. contemptibly timid
3. lacking self-confidence;
4. lacking conviction or boldness or courage;
The apostle may be daring, but the bishop must be timid.
使徒行事,可以大刀阔斧, 主教却应当谨小慎微.
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.
Timid people always wreak their peevishness on the gentle.
怯懦的人总是把满腹牢骚向温和的人发泄.
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.
He was timid about investing money.
他不敢投资.