taciturn

IPA/ˈtæsɪtɜːn/
KK[tˈæsɪtˌɚn]IPA/ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/

taciturn — 形容詞

  • taciturnpositive
  • more taciturncomparative
  • most taciturnsuperlative

1. usually speaking only a little and giving very short replies, often sounding dis

1.形容詞C1
釋義

沉默寡言

平常話少又不太主動開口的

usually speaking only a little and giving very short replies, often sounding distant rather than friendly.

例句

Theo stayed taciturn through lunch and only nodded at the coach's questions.

Theo 吃午餐時一直沉默寡言，面對教練提問也只是點頭。

stay + taciturn in a social setting

Salma's taciturn brother answered the wedding guests with single words.

Salma 那位沉默寡言的哥哥面對婚禮來賓時都只用單字回答。

taciturn + person who gives minimal replies

常見搭配
  • taciturn brother
  • taciturn driver
  • remain taciturn
  • naturally taciturn
  • taciturn manner
同義詞
  • reticent

    more formal and often suggests unwillingness to talk

  • reserved

    broader and can stress emotional self-control as well as few words

  • quiet

    much broader; it can describe low noise or a gentle manner

  • uncommunicative

    stronger and more negative, stressing failure to share information

反義詞
  • talkative

    speaks a lot in ordinary conversation

  • chatty

    informal and friendly, with easy casual conversation

  • outspoken

    ready to say opinions directly and openly

文法句型

be + taciturn

seem/remain/stay + taciturn

taciturn + person

用法筆記

Usually used after be, seem, stay, and remain, or before nouns such as brother, driver, or neighbour. It describes a steady habit of speaking little, not a brief silence caused by fear, surprise, or respect.

常見錯誤

The room was taciturn after the power cut.
The room was silent after the power cut.
taciturn describes people who speak very little, not places with no sound.
Jin felt taciturn before meeting the new class.
Jin felt shy before meeting the new class.
taciturn suggests a usual quiet manner, while shy focuses on nervousness.

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