shy

• 形容一个人在他人面前，尤其是陌生人面前，感到紧张、不自在或拘谨。也可指腼腆、害羞、不爱出风头的性格。

Describes a person who is nervous or timid in the company of others, especially strangers.

1. Nervous or timidA2formal

   Feeling nervous or uncomfortable in the company of others, especially strangers.

   害羞的

   • She is too shy to speak in front of a large audience.
   • He gave a shy smile when introduced to the new colleague.
   • The shy child hid behind his mother's legs.

   同义词bashfuldiffidentinhibitedreservedreticentretiringself-conscioussheepishtimidwithdrawn

   反义词boldconfidentextrovertedgregariousoutgoingsociable

2. Reserved or quietA2formal

   Tending to avoid attention or social interaction.

   害羞

   • He is a shy person who prefers reading to parties.
   • She is shy about sharing her opinions in meetings.
   • The shy student rarely raises his hand in class.

   同义词bashfuldiffidentintrovertedmodestquietreservedreticentself-conscioustimidwithdrawn

   反义词boldconfidentextrovertedoutgoingsociable

3. Lacking confidenceB1informal

   Showing a lack of self-confidence or hesitation.

   害羞的

   • Don't be shy about asking for help.
   • He is shy of trying new things because he fears failure.
   • She felt shy about her accent when speaking English.

   同义词bashfulcoydiffidentinsecuremeekreservedreticentself-conscioustimid

   反义词assuredboldbrashconfidentforwardoutgoingself-confident

• 动词，表示因害怕、惊讶或不情愿而突然退缩、回避或躲开。

A verb used to indicate the act of suddenly moving back or away from something, often due to fear, surprise, or reluctance.

1. To move away suddenlyB2formal

   To start back or aside in fear or alarm, typically used for animals.

   惊退

   • The horse shied at the loud noise.
   • The dog shied away from the stranger.
   • She shied back when the car backfired.

   同义词balkblenchflinchjerkrecoilshrinkstartswervewince

2. To avoid or be reluctantB2informal

   To avoid doing or becoming involved in something due to nervousness or lack of confidence.

   回避

   • He shied away from making a decision.
   • She shied from the spotlight during the ceremony.
   • They shied away from discussing the controversial topic.

   同义词balkblenchcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilshrink

   反义词confrontembracefaceseekwelcome

短语动词变体shy away from