diffident

英 [ˈdɪfɪdənt]

美 [ˈdɪfɪdənt]

adj. 缺乏自信的; 胆怯的; 羞怯的

GRE TEM8

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
1. a diffident manner/smile
  畏首畏尾的态度；羞怯的一笑
2. He was modest and diffident about his own success.
  他很谦虚，不愿谈及自己的成功。

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.
1. Helen was diffident and reserved.
  海伦比较害羞内向。

英英释义

adj

lacking self-confidence
1. stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
2. problems that call for bold not timid responses
3. a very unsure young man
Synonym:shytimidunsure
showing modest reserve
1. she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture

双语例句

Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed; problems that call for bold not timid responses; a very unsure young man.
羞怯而又局促不安的站在门口；需要大胆而不是羞怯的回答的问题；一个非常不自信的年轻人。
I don't know much about the job, and I'm diffident about my ability to do it properly.
对于这种生疏的工作，我感到心虚。
She was the type of woman whom small, diffident men seem to marry instinctively.
她那种女人，不自信的小个男人好象本能地想和她结婚。
My father, a reserved, diffident man, shook my hand.
我爸爸是个含蓄羞怯的男人，他只是跟我握了握手，然后两人转身走开。
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。
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 a little diffident, but quite self-possessed.
他有点信心不足，但很镇静。
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。
She is diffident about expressing her opinions.
她怯于表述自己的意见。
I am fond of a diffident way which I see you to exhibit.
我喜欢您表现出来的谦卑。