reticent的意思|示意

美 / ˈretɪsnt / 英 / ˈrɛtɪsənt /

adj. 沉默的;有保留的;谨慎的

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reticent的用法详解

Reticent is an adjective which means having or showing a tendency to be silent or not to speak freely. It can also mean not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

For example, Jack is quite reticent when it comes to talking about his past. This means that Jack tends to not talk or be open freely when people ask him questions about his past.

Another example is Jane is reticent about her plans for the future. This means Jane does not reveal her plans for the future readily when people ask her.

Reticent can also be used in a more formal context, such as a reticent stance on a particular issue. This means not taking a position or making a statement on a particular issue.

In conclusion, reticent means having or showing a tendency to be silent or not to speak freely, or not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. It can be used both in a casual and formal way.

reticent相关短语

1、 Reticent individual 少言寡语

2、 Reticent Adventurer 沉默寡言的冒险家

3、 Reticent Wall 沉默高墙

4、 reticent t 沉默,沉默的,有保留的,沉默既

5、 Those reticent Chi 寡言者智

6、 reticent voluble 沉默寡言的

reticent相关例句

So I lips reticent, but grateful that he still pens.

于是我嘴上不爱说话, 但感谢自己还有支笔.

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He was reticent, patrician, bookish, urbane.

他沉默含蓄, 雍容华贵, 书生气十足,而又温文有礼.

辞典例句

She is so reticent about her achievements.

她对自己的成就缄口不言。

柯林斯例句

She was shy and reticent.

她羞怯而寡言少语。

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The English are reticent. The Englishmen are reticent.

英国人沉默寡言. 这些英国人沉默寡言.

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He was reticent about his opinion.

他有保留意见.

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She was shy and reticent.

她羞怯而寡言少语。

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She is so reticent about her achievements.

她对于自己的成就如此缄默。

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