
coward
英 /ˈkaʊəd/ 美 /ˈkaʊərd/
- n. 胆小鬼;懦夫Someone who avoids danger or difficulty because of fear
He called himself a coward for avoiding the conversation.
他因为逃避那次谈话而骂自己是个懦夫。
Calling someone a coward may discourage them from discussing their fears or seeking appropriate support.
称某人为胆小鬼,可能会使其不愿谈论自己的恐惧或寻求适当支持。
搭配
a complete coward 十足的胆小鬼call someone a coward 称某人为懦夫
辨析提示
coward是名词,形容词用cowardly;称人时含贬义。
词族
cowardly (adj.)、cowardice (n.)
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