poltroon

• 过时的形容词，形容一个人胆小怯懦或缺乏勇气。

An archaic adjective describing a person who is cowardly or lacking courage.

1. CowardlyC2formal

   Characterized by a complete lack of courage; extremely timid or fearful.

   胆小的

   • His poltroon behavior during the crisis disappointed everyone.
   • The general dismissed the soldier as a poltroon coward.
   • She found his poltroon excuses for avoiding the challenge laughable.

   同义词chickenheartedcowardlycravendastardlyfaintheartedfearfulgutlesslily-liveredpusillanimousspinelesstimidyellow

   反义词boldbravecourageousdaringfearlessgallantintrepidvaliant

• 名词，指胆小怯懦、毫无勇气和胆量的人，含有强烈的贬义。

A noun referring to a person who is an abject coward, lacking courage and spirit.

1. CowardC2formal

   A person who lacks courage and is easily frightened, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.

   懦夫

   • He was branded a poltroon for fleeing the battlefield.
   • Only a poltroon would abandon his friends in such a crisis.
   • The general called the deserters poltroons and had them court-martialed.

   同义词chickencowardcravendastardrecreantsissywimp

   反义词bravegallantherovaliant