- diffident
 - ['difidənt]
 - adj. 羞怯的;缺乏自信的;谦虚谨慎的
 
参考例子
           - 1.She was of a helpless, fleshy build, with a frank, open countenance and an innocent, diffident manner.
 - 她有着一副无用、肥胖的体型,一张老实、坦率的面孔,天真而不自信的举止。
 
- 2.The epistemological imperialism of modern science is a far cry from the cautious empiricism of Bacon and the diffident wisdom of Newton.
 - 现代科学的认识论的帝国主义,与谨慎的实证主义的培根和缺乏自信的智慧的牛顿相距甚远。
 
- 3.Some people are born diffident, who may become more fear of mixing with others if they are not able to adjust their mental conditions during adolescence.
 - 有的人生来性格内向,内向的人在青春期过程中如果不注意调整心理状态,就会变得惧怕与人交往。
 
英文解释
           - adj.
 - 1.showing modest reserve
 - 2.lacking self-confidence
 
网络释义
               - diffident
 - 羞怯的; 无自信的, 谦虚谨慎的, 羞怯的; 缺乏自信的; 不自信的;
 
- be diffident about
 - 对于...缺乏自信心;