单词 | withdrawn |
释义 | withdrawn (once / 480 pages) adj Quiet loners are withdrawn — that's a word for people who keep to themselves to such an extent that it seems a little unhealthy. We can all be withdrawn sometimes, especially when we're sad or depressed about something. Some people get withdrawn when they're angry. A withdrawn person can be hard to find, and even if they're around, hard to talk to — withdrawn people don't like to talk, or they try to talk as little as possible. A person who is withdrawn from the rest of the world for a long period of time is a recluse — an extremely solitary, withdrawn person. WORD FAMILYwithdrawn: withdrawnness USAGE EXAMPLESPutin didn’t say how many troops and weapons will be withdrawn. Washington Times(Dec 29, 2016) When he seemed withdrawn, she invited him to walk. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) Jurors were not told about the withdrawn plea. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) 1adj tending to reserve or introspection Syn indrawn reserved marked by self-restraint and reticence 2adj withdrawn from society; seeking solitude Syn recluse, reclusive unsocial not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions |
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