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timid

/ˈtɪmɪd/

Meanings
adjective

胆小，羞怯。

Lacking in courage or confidence.

Examples :

"The student was timid during the presentation, barely whispering his answers. "
这个学生在展示的时候很胆小，几乎是耳语般地说出答案。
character mind attitude person quality emotion

Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

自信，信心

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

她对自己的法语口语能力的自信，帮助她在课堂讨论中更积极地参与。

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lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

缺乏，缺少

"My life lacks excitement."

我的生活缺乏刺激。

Illustration his

his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

他的，祂的

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

尊敬的校長宣布，祂的決定是最終決定。

Illustration answers

answers noun

/ˈɑːn.səz/ /ˈæn.sɚz/

答案，回答。

"Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face."

她对他的求婚的回应，简直就是一记耳光。

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

影响力，门路

"His parents got him an in with the company."

他父母帮他找了关系进了那家公司。

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

越...越..., 愈...愈...

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

越想越觉得它很无力。

Illustration courage

courage noun

/ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

勇气，胆量.

"It takes a lot of courage to be successful in business."

在商业上取得成功需要很大的勇气。

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

学生，学员

"He is a student of life."

他是一个在人生中不断学习的人。

Illustration barely

barely adverb

/ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/

勉强，几乎没有。

"The student barely passed the exam. "

这个学生勉强及格了。

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whispering verb

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

低语，耳语.

"The students were whispering answers to each other during the test, hoping the teacher wouldn't hear. "

考试的时候，学生们互相小声地给对方递答案，希望老师听不见。

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

报告，展示，演示.

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

关于新校规的报告/展示/演示 非常清楚易懂。

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

持续，延续，持久。

"The storm during all night. "

暴风雨持续了整夜。