introvert

大学

n. 个性内向者 vt. 使内向, 使内弯, 内陷 vi. 内省, 内弯 a. 性格内向的

发音

UK /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɜːt/
UK /ɪntɹəʊˈvəːt/
US /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/
US /ɪntɹoʊˈvəɹt/

词形变化

introverts 复数 introverts introverted introverts 三单 introverting 现在分词 introverted 过去式 introverted 过去分词 more introvert 比较级 most introvert 最高级

教材释义与例句

名词

内向的人;内翻的东西

动词

成为内弯;成为性格内向的人

动词

使内向;使内倾;使内弯

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An organ or other body part that is or can be turned inside out, especially an anterior portion of some annelid worms capable of retraction.

    生物 动物学

    Important distinctions which obtain amongst the various ‘introverts’ or intro- and e-versible tubes so frequently met with in animal bodies.

  2. 2.

    An introverted person: one who is considered more thoughtful than social, with a personality more inwardly than outwardly directed; one who often prefers to have time in non-social situations.

    心理学

    An Extravert can hardly conceive the necessity which compels the Introvert to conquer the world by means of a system.

  3. 3.

    A reserved person.

    比喻
v.
  1. 1.

    To turn inwards.

    To think about internal or spiritual matters.

    […] the Soul being straight, introverted […] into itself, and easily conforming to God's will and time […]

  2. 2.

    To turn inwards.

    To withdraw an organ or body part within itself or its base.

    生物 动物学

    His awkward gait, his introverted toes, Bent knees, round shoulders, and dejected looks […]

adj.
  1. 1.

    Alternative form of introverted.

词汇关系

词源

From New Latin intrōvertere, from intro- (“within”) and vertere (“to turn”). Popularized as a psychological term by the German works of Carl Jung. By surface analysis, intro- + -vert.

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