| 单词 | timorous |
| 释义 | timorous From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtimoroustim‧o‧rous /ˈtɪmərəs/ adjective formalSHYFRIGHTENEDlacking confidence and easily frightened SYN fearful OPP boldShe was no helpless, timorous female. —timorously adverb —timorousness noun [uncountable]Examples from the Corpustimorous• Even a timorous bicyclist can relish the route.• She was no helpless, timorous female.Origin timorous (1400-1500) Old French timoureux, from Medieval Latin timorosus, from Latin timor “fear”, from timere “to be afraid” |
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