timidly
/ˈtɪmɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɪmədli] /ˈtɪmɪdli/ (ame, ipa)
timidly — 副詞
1. in a way that shows little courage or self-confidence, often through hesitant wo
膽怯地
因缺乏勇氣或自信而怯怯地
in a way that shows little courage or self-confidence, often through hesitant words or careful movements
Devika asked timidly whether she could join the art club after school.
Devika 膽怯地問自己放學後能不能加入美術社。
pattern: ask timidly whether + clause
At the shelter, the small dog sniffed Quan's hand timidly before stepping closer.
在收容所裡，那隻小狗膽怯地聞了聞 Quan 的手，才慢慢靠近。
collocation: sniff timidly before approaching
When the music began, the child stepped timidly onto the stage.
音樂一響起，那個孩子就膽怯地走上舞臺。
Ezra raised his hand timidly after two other students answered first.
Ezra 等另外兩名學生回答後，才膽怯地舉手。
Lauren knocked timidly on the principal's door and waited outside.
Lauren 膽怯地敲了敲校長室的門，然後站在外面等。
- shyly
more about social embarrassment or reserve than a lack of courage
- hesitantly
focuses on pausing or uncertainty before acting, not necessarily fear
- nervously
highlights visible anxiety, while timidly stresses low confidence
- confidently
with clear self-assurance instead of hesitation
- boldly
with courage and willingness to take action
文法句型
[verb] + timidly
用法筆記
Timidly often describes speaking up, approaching someone, or taking a small step when the person does not feel brave or sure. It is broader than 'shyly' because it can show a lack of courage, not only social embarrassment.