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源自拉丁语 'reticentem'(保持沉默的现在分词),由 're-'(强调)和 'tacere'(沉默)组成,17世纪进入英语。
❶ 指人不愿谈论或透露自己的感受、想法或信息,通常表现为沉默寡言或有所保留的态度。
“She was reticent about her past, never sharing details with anyone.”
(她对过去讳莫如深,从不向任何人透露细节。)
“The witness remained reticent during the police interrogation.”
(证人在警方审问期间始终保持沉默。)
reticent to — 表示对做某事犹豫不决或不愿意,通常因为有所顾虑或担心。
“Many employees are reticent to report workplace harassment due to fear of retaliation.”
(许多员工因害怕报复而不愿举报职场骚扰。)