milquetoast
US /ˈmɪlk.toʊst/
UK /ˈmɪlk.təʊst/
名詞
懦夫, 膽小鬼, 軟弱的人
a timid, unassertive, or ineffectual person
範例:
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He's such a milquetoast, always afraid to speak his mind.
他真是個懦夫，總是害怕表達自己的想法。
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Don't be a milquetoast; stand up for yourself!
別當個懦夫；為自己站出來！
形容詞
懦弱的, 膽小的, 軟弱無力的
timid, unassertive, or ineffectual
範例:
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His milquetoast response did not inspire confidence.
他懦弱的回應沒有激起信心。
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The new manager was too milquetoast to make any tough decisions.
新經理太軟弱了，無法做出任何艱難的決定。