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

I am fond of a diffident way which I see you to exhibit.
我喜欢您表现出来的谦卑。
He is diffident of his success.
他对成功缺乏信心。
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 diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture.
在评价教授的演讲时她很胆怯。
If students do not wear the same uniforms, students wearing cheap clothes may have the feeling of self-contempt and be diffident about expressing one's opinions in class.
如果学生不穿统一的校服，穿廉价衣服的学生可能会有自卑情绪，在课堂上怯于表述自己的意见。
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。
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。
He suddenly felt diffident in the presence of these people.
当着大家的面，他突然感到心里发虚。
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。