英语词汇“coy”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	coy
释义	coy I. \ˈkȯi\ adjective (-er/-est) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French coi calm, tranquil, from Latin quietus quiet, calm — more at quiet 1. obsolete : quiet, still < the court became coy > 2. a. : shrinking bashfully from familiarity : shy : modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures < like a lot of wild young colts, very inquisitive, but very coy and not to be cajoled easily — Samuel Butler†1902 > < the moon was a coy or a wanton maiden, who either fled from or pursued the sun — J.G.Frazer > b. archaic : inaccessible, secluded < a sequestered coy retreat > c. : archly affecting shy or demure reserve : marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness < using coy tricks to awaken interest > < the combination of the adult and childish in the style will seem a bit too coy — Louise S. Bechtel > d. : showing marked often playful or irritating reluctance to make a definite or committing statement < a politician coy about his intentions > Synonyms: see shy II. verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English coyen to calm, caress, coax, from coy, adjective *transitive verb* obsolete : caress *intransitive verb* 1. archaic : to act coyly — sometimes used with it < a shy maiden coying it > 2. : demur, withdraw III. abbreviation company
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