timid

• 形容一个人害羞、紧张，或缺乏自信和勇气。

Describes a person who is shy, nervous, or lacking in confidence or courage.

1. Lacking confidence or courageB1formal

   Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

   胆怯

   • The timid child hid behind his mother.
   • She gave a timid smile when introduced.
   • He was too timid to speak up in the meeting.

   同义词apprehensivebashfulcowardlydiffidentfaintheartedfearfulmeekshrinkingshytimorous

   反义词audaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaringfearlessventuresome

2. Hesitant or shyB1formal

   Not bold or assertive; showing hesitation or shyness.

   胆小的

   • Her timid approach to negotiations was not effective.
   • The dog was timid around strangers.
   • He made a timid attempt to ask for a raise.

   同义词apprehensivebashfuldiffidentfearfulnervousreservedretiringshy

   反义词assertiveaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousfearlessoutgoing

• 形容词，指人害羞、胆怯、缺乏自信和勇气。

A noun referring to people who are shy, fearful, or lacking in confidence and courage.

1. Fearful and cautious peopleB2formal

   Individuals who are shy, hesitant, or lacking in confidence, often avoiding risks or new situations.

   胆小的人

   • The timid often struggle to speak up in large groups.
   • In the meeting, the timids stayed quiet while others debated.
   • The teacher encouraged the timids to share their ideas.

   同义词chickencowardmilquetoastmouseshrinking violetwimp

   反义词boldbraveconfidentcourageousdaring