trepid
英 ['trepɪd]
美
- adj. 惊恐的；胆小的；不安的
助记提示
1. from trepidus "alarmed, scared," from PIE *trep- "shake, tremble", related to *trem- (see tremble).
2. tremble => trep- => trepid.
3. 音：踹屁的----被踹屁股的
2. tremble => trep- => trepid.
3. 音：踹屁的----被踹屁股的
英英释意
- 1. timid by nature or revealing timidity;
- "timorous little mouse"
- "in a timorous tone"
- "cast fearful glances at the large dog"
英文词源
- trepid (adj.)
- "trembling from fear or terror," 1640s, from Latin trepidus "scared" (see trepidation). Related: Trepidly; trepidness.