diffident
英 [ˈdɪfɪdənt]
美 [ˈdɪfɪdənt]
adj. 缺乏自信的; 胆怯的; 羞怯的
Collins.1 / BNC.19312 / COCA.27587
牛津词典
adj.
- 缺乏自信的;胆怯的;羞怯的
not having much confidence in yourself; not wanting to talk about yourself- a diffident manner/smile
畏首畏尾的态度;羞怯的一笑 - He was modest and diffident about his own success.
他很谦虚,不愿谈及自己的成功。
- a diffident manner/smile
柯林斯词典
- ADJ-GRADED 羞怯的;胆怯的;缺乏自信的
Someone who isdiffidentis rather shy and does not enjoy talking about themselves or being noticed by other people.- Helen was diffident and reserved.
海伦比较害羞内向。
- Helen was diffident and reserved.
英英释义
adj
- lacking self-confidence
- stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
- problems that call for bold not timid responses
- a very unsure young man
- showing modest reserve
- she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture
双语例句
- He was a quiet, diffident man.
他既温和又羞怯。 - The diffident adolescent that tested the pride and patience of regulators is changing as another generation of employees contribute their ideas.
公司羞涩的青春期曾经考验了公司掌舵人的骄傲与耐心的,随着新一代员工开始贡献出他们的智慧,这一状况也在改变。 - Her conqueror, Senator Pete Wilson, is a diffident, moderate man.
击败她的参议员皮特·威尔逊是一个谦卑的温和派人士。 - Some people are born diffident, who may become more fear of mixing with others if they are not able to adjust their mental conditions during adolescence.
有的人生来性格内向,内向的人在青春期过程中如果不注意调整心理状态,就会变得惧怕与人交往。 - Don't be so diffident about your talents.
别对自己的才能如此缺乏信心。 - I am fond of a diffident way which I see you to exhibit.
我喜欢您表现出来的谦卑。 - In person he can be diffident – more the result of shyness than arrogance, say those who know him.
了解佩奇的人士表示,他本人会显得有些踌躇,原因当然更多地在于羞怯,而不是傲慢。 - Japanese officials have been more diffident about the agreement and insist their country's sanctions remain in place.
日本官方对朝鲜的态度信心不足,坚称将继续对其制裁。 - He was modest and diffident about his own success.
他很谦虚,不愿谈及向己的成功。 - He is diffident of his success.
他对成功缺乏信心。