| 单词 | coy |
| 释义 | coy —coyish, adj. —coyishness, n. —coyly, adv. —coyness, n. /koy/, adj., coyer, coyest, v. adj. 1. artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. 2. shy; modest. 3. showing reluctance, esp. when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand: The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations. 4. Archaic. disdainful; aloof. 5. Obs. quiet; reserved. v.i. 6. Archaic. to act in a coy manner. v.t. Obs. 7. to quiet; soothe. 8. to pat; caress. [1300-50; ME < AF coi, quoy calm, OF quei < VL *quetus, for L quietus QUIET] Syn. 2. retiring, diffident, bashful, demure. |
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