| 单词 | reticence |
| 释义 | reticence (once / 2377 pages) 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 FAMILYreticence: reticences+/reticent: reticence, reticently USAGE EXAMPLESMy 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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