milquetoast
US /ˈmɪlk.toʊst/
UK /ˈmɪlk.təʊst/
名词
懦夫, 胆小鬼, 软弱的人
a timid, unassertive, or ineffectual person
示例:
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He's such a milquetoast, always afraid to speak his mind.
他真是个懦夫，总是害怕表达自己的想法。
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Don't be a milquetoast; stand up for yourself!
别当个懦夫；为自己站出来！
形容词
懦弱的, 胆小的, 软弱无力的
timid, unassertive, or ineffectual
示例:
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His milquetoast response did not inspire confidence.
他懦弱的回应没有激起信心。
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The new manager was too milquetoast to make any tough decisions.
新经理太软弱了，无法做出任何艰难的决定。