
timorous基本信息
读法:英 ["tɪm(ə)rəs] 美 ["tɪmərəs]
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英英释义
Adjective:
"in a timorous tone"
"cast fearful glances at the large dog"
中英词源
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.
- 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.
词态变化
副词 timorously;
权威造句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. He is a reclusive, timorous creature.
- 他是个离群索居、胆小羞怯的家伙。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. He was the most timorous person in that event.
- 在那次事件中他是个胆小鬼.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. She is as timorous as a rabbit.
- 她胆小得像只兔子.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. She is as timorous as a rabbit .
- 她胆小得像只兔子。
来自辞典例句
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