faint-hearted

['feint'ha:tid]
  • adj. 怯懦的；胆怯的
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英语词源

faint-hearted (adj.)
"cowardly, timorous," c. 1400, from faint (adj.) + hearted. Related: Faint-heartedly; faint-heartedness; faint-heart.

权威例句

1. Their instruments detected very faint radiowaves at a frequency of 3 kilohertz.
他们的仪器检测到一个3千赫的微弱无线电波。

来自柯林斯例句

2. A faint smile crossed the Monsignor's face and faded quickly.
一丝敷衍的微笑从那位大人脸上掠过，很快就消失了。

来自柯林斯例句

3. A faint smile of reminiscence appeared on her face..
一丝怀旧的微笑浮现在她的脸上。

来自柯林斯例句

4. He stopped to try to adjust his vision to the faint starlight.
他停下脚步试着让眼睛适应微弱的星光。

来自柯林斯例句

5. The room held the faint, sweet odour of pipe tobacco.
房间内有烟斗烟丝的淡淡馨香。

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