| 释义 |
skittish
UK ['skɪt.ɪʃ] US ['skɪtˌ-] adjective
■(of people and animals) nervous or easily frightened, or (of a person) not serious and likely to change their beliefs or opinions often （人或动物）不安的，易受惊的，善变的•My horse is rather skittish, so I have to keep him away from traffic.我的马很容易受惊，因此我得让他远离车流。 •Investors are skittish about the impact of an economic downturn.投资者对经济衰退所产生的影响感到不安。 •Marilyn was a complete child, playful and skittish one moment, sulky and withdrawn the next.玛丽莲真是个小孩子，一会儿顽皮活泼，一会儿又闷闷不乐、沉默不语。 |