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timorous

英 ['tɪm(ə)rəs] 美 ['tɪmərəs]

解释

adj. 胆怯的；胆小的；羞怯的

※ 提供单词"timorous"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

中文词源

timorous 胆怯的，胆小的

来自拉丁语 timor,恐惧，胆小，来自拉丁语 timere,使恐惧，词源不详，词源同 timid.

英文词源

timorous (adj.): early 15c., from Middle French timoureus (14c.), from Medieval Latin timorosus "fearful," from Latin timor "fear, dread, apprehension, anxiety; religious awe, reverence," from timere "to fear, be afraid, dread," of unknown origin. Some early senses in English seem to show confusion with Middle English temerous "rash" (see temerity). Related: Timorously; timorousness.

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例句和用法

1. Some delegates believe the final declaration is likely to be too timorous.: 一些代表认为最后的声明可能不够强硬。

2. He is a reclusive, timorous creature.: 他是个离群索居、胆小羞怯的家伙。

3. He was the most timorous person in that event.: 在那次事件中他是个胆小鬼.

4. She is as timorous as a rabbit.: 她胆小得像只兔子.

5. She is as timorous as a rabbit .: 她胆小得像只兔子。