timid

UK //ˈtɪmɪd//US //ˈtɪmɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'timidus'（意为害怕的），通过法语 'timide' 进入英语，最早记录于16世纪。

❶ 形容人或动物缺乏勇气、容易害怕或害羞的状态，表现为不敢冒险或尝试新事物。

“The timid child hid behind his mother when meeting new people.”

（这个害羞的孩子见到陌生人时躲在妈妈身后。）

“She gave a timid smile before speaking in front of the class.”

（在班级发言前，她露出了怯生生的微笑。）

同义词:shy, fearful, cowardly

timid as a mouse — 形容极度胆小怕事的状态，像老鼠一样容易受惊。

“The new intern was timid as a mouse during her first week.”

（新来的实习生第一周胆小如鼠。）