skittishly

• 副词，形容行为紧张、不安或容易受惊，常用于动物（尤其是马）或行为急躁、难以预测的人。

An adverb describing behavior that is nervous, restless, or easily startled, often used in reference to animals (especially horses) or people acting in a fidgety, unpredictable manner.

1. Nervously or restlesslyC1formal

   In a way that shows nervousness, restlessness, or lack of concentration.

   紧张不安地

   • The horse moved skittishly at the sound of thunder.
   • She glanced skittishly around the room during the interview.
   • He answered the questions skittishly, avoiding eye contact.

   同义词anxiouslynervouslyrestlesslyuneasily

   反义词calmlycomposedlyserenelysteadily

2. Playfully or unpredictablyC1informal

   In a lively, playful, or unpredictable manner.

   顽皮或难以捉摸地

   • The puppy ran skittishly around the garden.
   • Children played skittishly in the park, chasing each other.
   • Her mood changed skittishly from laughter to tears.

   同义词capriciouslyerraticallyfriskilyplayfullyunpredictablywhimsically

   反义词calmlypredictablyseriouslysoberlysteadily