英语词汇“reticent”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	reticent
释义	ret·i·cent I. \-nt\ adjective Etymology: Latin reticent-, reticens, present participle of reticēre to keep silent, from re- + -ticēre (from tacēre to be silent) — more at tacit 1. : inclined to keep silent or uncommunicative : given to reserve in speech < particularly reticent about their knowledge — Irving Kristol > < though reticent about his personal history, on other matters he was garrulous — W.J.Ghent > < reticent on his opinions — D.C.Peattie > < reticent persons who are afraid to express themselves in a company — F.H.Allport > 2. : restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance < magnificently reticent study of a housewife — Roger Manvell > < the room has an aspect of reticent dignity — A.N.Whitehead > < art is thoughtful, reticent, and stern, being composed of black and gray striations — Saturday Review > Synonyms: see silent II. adjective : reluctant : hesitant
随便看	resistance thermometer resistance welding resistant resistant resistantly resist-dye resisted resistent resister resister resistful resistibility resistible resistibleness resistibly resisting resistingly resistive resistive resistively resistiveness resistivity resistless resistlessly resistlessness

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