timid
词根词缀:
intimidate v. 恐吓
in 使… + timid 害怕 + ate 使… → 使害怕 → 恐吓
intimidation n. 恐吓
in 使… + timid 害怕 + ation,intimidate 的名词 → 恐吓
timid adj. 胆怯的
tim 害怕 + id …的 → 胆怯的
timidity n. 胆怯
timid 害怕 + ity 具备某种性质,状况 → 胆怯
timorous adj. 胆小的
tim 害怕 + or 嘴;说 + ous …的 → 胆小的
数据来源:新东方英语词汇速记大全
相关例句:
A timid child, Isabella had learned obedience at an early age.
伊莎贝拉是一个羞怯的孩子,很小就学会了顺从。
The little girl is as timid as a hare, shy in the presence of strangers.
这小姑娘胆子特别小,怕人。
But you're too stupid, too timid.
但你太愚蠢太胆小了。
A cowardly or timid person.
胆小鬼胆小或怯懦的人小王的胆怯是有名的。
If you're timid, loud and aggressive people are probably not good for you, and vice versa.
他们的观点有可能会影响到你,如果你胆小,那么嗓门大的,咄咄逼人的人有可能不适合你。反过来也是一样。
I am a timid child when light is dead.
当光消隐时我是一个怯懦的孩子。