reticence

US /ˈret̬.ə.səns/
UK /ˈret̬.ə.səns/
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沉默寡言, 含蓄, 不愿多说

the quality of being reticent; reserve

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His natural reticence made him a difficult interview subject.
他天生的沉默寡言使他成为一个难以采访的对象。
Despite her initial reticence, she eventually shared her story.
尽管她最初不愿多说,但最终还是分享了她的故事。