timidly
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。
collocation: step timidly onto [place]
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。
collocation: knock timidly on [door]
- ask timidly
- speak timidly
- step timidly
- knock timidly
- raise a hand timidly
- approach timidly
- offer timidly
- 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.