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单词 reticence
释义
reticence
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n

Reticence is a kind of reserve, wanting to avoid communication and not wanting to offer any more information than is necessary.
Reticence is a noun originating from the Latin word reticent, meaning “remaining silent.” Someone charged with a crime might be instructed by their lawyer to show reticence when being questioned by police. As a child, reticence saved you from getting in trouble when mom asked who ate all the cookies from the jar.
WORD FAMILY
reticence: reticences+/reticent: reticence, reticently
USAGE EXAMPLES
My reticence was borne in part from how my increasing visibility on the campaign trail was met by a faction of readers.
The Guardian(Dec 28, 2016)
The reticence is mirrored in public views of the GOP repeal campaign.
Los Angeles Times(Dec 12, 2016)
Its general manager pushed aside a personal reticence that accompanies the idea of trading high-end prospects.
Washington Times(Dec 06, 2016)
n the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
Syn|Hyper
reserve, taciturnity
uncommunicativeness
the trait of being uncommunicative
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