coy

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a. 腼腆的, 怕羞的, 羞怯的

发音

US /kɔɪ/
AU /kɔɪ/

词形变化

coys 复数 coyed coying coys 三单 coys coying 现在分词 coyed 过去式 coyed 过去分词 coyer 比较级 coyer coyest coyest 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

  2. 1.

    A company

    政治 军事
v.
  1. 1.

    To caress, pet; to coax, entice.

    废旧 及物
  2. 2.

    To calm or soothe.

    废旧 及物
  3. 3.

    To allure; to decoy.

    废旧 及物
adj.
  1. 1.

    Bashful, shy, retiring.

    过时
  2. 2.

    Quiet, reserved, modest.

    古体
  3. 3.

    Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.

  4. 4.

    Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.

    矜持

  5. 5.

    Soft, gentle, hesitating.

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 2

demure overmodest

近义相关 3

modest timid indefinite

相关短语

coy dog coy dogs nolle prosequi [拉][律]原告撤回起诉

词源

Compare decoy.

来源：wiktionary