timorous

英 ['tɪm(ə)rəs]美 ['tɪmərəs]

adj. 胆怯的；胆小的；羞怯的

中文词源

timorous 胆怯的，胆小的

来自拉丁语 timor,恐惧，胆小，来自拉丁语 timere,使恐惧，词源不详，词源同 timid.

英文词源

timorous (adj.)

early 15c., from Middle French timoureus (14c.), from Medieval Latin timorosus "fearful," from Latin timor "fear, dread, apprehension, anxiety; religious awe, reverence," from timere "to fear, be afraid, dread," of unknown origin. Some early senses in English seem to show confusion with Middle English temerous "rash" (see temerity). Related: Timorously; timorousness.

双语例句

1. Some delegates believe the final declaration is likely to be too timorous.

一些代表认为最后的声明可能不够强硬。

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2. He is a reclusive, timorous creature.

他是个离群索居、胆小羞怯的家伙。

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3. He was the most timorous person in that event.

在那次事件中他是个胆小鬼.

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4. She is as timorous as a rabbit.

她胆小得像只兔子.

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5. She is as timorous as a rabbit .

她胆小得像只兔子。

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