timorous

1. ADJ If you describe someone as timorous, you mean that they are frightened and nervous of other people and situations. 膽怯的[文學(xué)性]

He is a reclusive, timorous creature. 他是個(gè)離群索居且膽怯的人。

2. ADJ If you describe someone's actions or decisions as timorous, you are criticizing them for being too cautious or weak, because the person is not very confident and is worried about the possible consequences of their actions. 畏首畏尾的[表不滿]

Some delegates believe the final declaration is likely to be too timorous. 一些代表認(rèn)為這份最后的聲明可能有些過于畏首畏尾的感覺。