shyness
UK/'ʃainis/US
TOEFLA1
Definitions
n.
The quality of being nervous, reserved, or uncomfortable in social situations.
害羞，腼腆，羞怯
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshynessother
=shyness
Common Collocations
- 1.overcome shyness克服害羞
- 2.extreme shyness极度羞怯
- 3.[natural shyness]天生的腼腆
- 4.shyness around strangers在陌生人面前的羞怯
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her shyness made it difficult to make new friends at school.
- 2.
With practice and encouragement, he gradually overcame his shyness.
- 3.
Her shyness was often mistaken for arrogance by people who didn't know her.