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timid

🇬🇧 UK/'tɪmɪd/🇺🇸 US/'timid/
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened or shy.

胆小的,羞怯的,缺乏自信的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
timidfear, afraid
=timid

Common Collocations

  • 1.timid smile羞涩的微笑
  • 2.timid voice怯懦的声音
  • 3.timid approach谨慎保守的方式
  • 4.[timid investor]保守的投资者

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The timid child hid behind her mother when strangers approached.

  • 2.

    He gave a timid knock on the door, unsure if he was welcome.

  • 3.

    Investors remained timid in the face of ongoing market uncertainty.

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