faint-hearted

• adj. 怯懦的；胆怯的

词态变化

英文词源

faint-hearted (adj.)

"cowardly, timorous," c. 1400, from faint (adj.) + hearted. Related: Faint-heartedly; faint-heartedness; faint-heart.

双语例句

1. Their instruments detected very faint radiowaves at a frequency of 3 kilohertz.

他们的仪器检测到一个3千赫的微弱无线电波。

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2. A faint smile crossed the Monsignor's face and faded quickly.

一丝敷衍的微笑从那位大人脸上掠过，很快就消失了。

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3. A faint smile of reminiscence appeared on her face..

一丝怀旧的微笑浮现在她的脸上。

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4. He stopped to try to adjust his vision to the faint starlight.

他停下脚步试着让眼睛适应微弱的星光。

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5. The room held the faint, sweet odour of pipe tobacco.

房间内有烟斗烟丝的淡淡馨香。

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