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timidly

UK //ˈtɪmɪdli//US //ˈtɪmɪdli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'timidus'(意为胆小的),通过法语 'timide' 进入英语,后缀 '-ly' 构成副词形式。

adverb

❶ 指以胆小、缺乏自信的方式行事,常表现为犹豫不决或畏缩不前。

“She knocked timidly on the door, afraid to disturb anyone.”

(她胆怯地敲了敲门,生怕打扰到别人。)

“The child spoke timidly when asked to answer the question.”

(当被要求回答问题时,孩子怯生生地开口。)

同义词:shyly, hesitantly, nervously

常见短语

speak timidly — 形容说话时因胆怯或紧张而声音微弱、犹豫不决的样子。

“The new student spoke timidly when introducing herself to the class.”

(新生向全班自我介绍时说话怯生生的。)