cowardice

• 指缺乏勇气、胆小怕事，遇事容易畏惧退缩，逃避危险、痛苦或困难。

A noun referring to the lack of courage or the quality of being easily frightened or avoiding danger, pain, or difficulty.

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1. Lack of braveryB2formal

   The quality of being easily frightened and lacking courage in the face of danger, pain, or difficulty.

   怯懦

   • His cowardice prevented him from defending his friend.
   • The soldier was accused of cowardice in battle.
   • Cowardice is often seen as a weakness in leadership.

   同义词cravennessdastardlinessfaintheartednessfearfulnessgutlessnesspusillanimityspinelessnesstimidity

   反义词boldnessbraverycouragedaringfearlessnessgallantryheroismintrepiditymettlenervepluckresolutionvalor

2. Avoidance of riskB2formal

   The tendency to avoid difficult or dangerous situations due to fear.

   怯懦

   • Her cowardice led her to quit the project when challenges arose.
   • Cowardice in the face of injustice is a moral failure.
   • He regretted his cowardice for not speaking up at the meeting.

   同义词cowardlinesscravennessfaintheartednessfearfulnesspusillanimitytimidity

   反义词audacityboldnessbraverycouragevalor