| 词组 | shy |
| 释义 | shy (of) • embarrassed • ashamed (of/about) • shameful - Doris spent two years in Gaol and feels ashamed of/about her past. (Not * embarrassed/shy/shameful of/about*) (= unhappy about having done something disgraceful) - I think he must be ashamed of his brother because he always avoids mentioning him. (Not * shy/embarrassed/shameful of*) (= not proud of) - I can't excuse such shameful behaviour. (Not *ashamed* *shy* * embarrassed*) (= disgraceful, making one lose the respect of others) - Katy feels shy at parties/is shy of strangers. (Not * ashamed/shameful (of)*) (shy = lacking in confidence) - I felt so embarrassed when I spilt coffee on their beautiful carpet. (Not *shy* *ashamed* *shameful*) (= very uncomfortable) |
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