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bashfully

/bash-fuhl/US // ˈbæʃ fəl //UK // (ˈbæʃfʊl) //

腼腆地,腆着脸,腆着肚子,羞涩地

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : uncomfortably diffident and easily embarrassed; shy; timid.
    • : indicative of, accompanied by, or proceeding from bashfulness.

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Examples

  • It’s fun to get to know these people, their insecurities and their problems and slowly grow closer past their bashful exteriors.

  • Organizers tried getting students who might feel bashful online to at least try a game of hangman or charades.

  • I remember being very bashful at the time and saying, “Thank you!”

  • Kate meets a young fan, who looks a bit bashful about meeting the Duchess.

  • Mrs. Nelson, riding in front with the bashful driver, vainly sought to engage him in conversation.

  • It seems ridiculous that a fellow who could hold his head straight up before a storm of cannon shot, should be positively bashful.

  • The French women have none of that bashful modesty which characterises the women of England and America.

  • This was so unusual in the bashful Alfred that Miss Caldwell roused and slipped lightly to the ground.

  • But as he seemed stronger and more lively the next day, I concluded he was bashful and only ate when I wasn't looking.