faint-hearted

美 [ˌfeɪnt ˈhɑːrtɪd]英 [ˌfeɪnt ˈhɑːtɪd]
  • adj.胆怯的;怯懦的;胆小的

派生词: the faint-hearted n.

faint-heartedfaint-hearted

adj.

胆怯的;怯懦的
lacking confidence and not brave; afraid of failing

cowardly

faint-hearted

频次

  • 1
    ADJ-GRADED 胆怯的;畏怯的
    If you describe someone or their behaviour as faint-hearted, you mean that they are not very confident and do not take strong action because they are afraid of failing.

    This is no time to be faint-hearted...

    现在不是怯懦的时候。

  • 2
    PHRASE 不适于怯懦的人
    If you say that something is not for the faint-hearted, you mean that it is an extreme or very unusual example of its kind, and is not suitable for people who like only safe and familiar things.

    It's a film about a serial killer and not for the faint-hearted.

    这部电影是讲一个连环杀手的,不适合胆小的人看。

adj

1
lacking conviction or boldness or courage
faint heart ne'er won fair lady
Synonym: faint fainthearted timid

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  1. It 's a film about a serial killer and not for the faint-hearted .

    这部电影是讲一个连环杀手的,不适合胆小的人看。

  2. The faint-hearted lion ran away .

    那只胆小的的狮子逃跑了。

  3. The climb is not for the faint-hearted .

    这次攀登绝不是缺乏勇气的人能进行的。

  4. Don 't be faint-hearted when things seem a bit slow or boring

    事情变得有点沉闷无聊的时候,不要胆怯。

  5. This is no time to be faint-hearted

    现在不是怯懦的时候。

  6. The voters may be ready to punish the politicians who devised a faint-hearted solidarity pact .

    选民们也许已经作好准备,去惩罚那些制订了懦弱的团结协定的政客。

  7. So I am not the only one to be faint-hearted in the regard .

    可见怕回信的人,原不止我一个。

  8. Traffic was chaotic and road crossing was risky and not for the faint-hearted .

    此外,交通非常混乱,对胆子小的人来说,过马路是件危险的事情。

  9. This is not a market for the faint-hearted , however , as jobs will be created and lost .

    然而,这不是胆小鬼的市场,而且既会创造就业,也可能让你失业。

  10. The industry is not for the faint-hearted or those who abhor change .

    这个行业不属于那些还在犹豫不决或者根本厌倦变化的人。

  11. Traditionally , investing in Asian high-yield bonds has not been for the faint-hearted .

    传统上,亚洲高收益债券不是为胆小者准备的投资品种。

  12. He tried not to appear faint-hearted .

    他尽量不流露出胆怯。

  13. He lashed his faint-hearted men with his tongue .

    他斥责他怯懦的部下。

  14. It 's not for the faint-hearted and hopefully won 't bear out .

    这不是为微弱的心,并希望能在不忍心。

  15. Upon this our guide , who by the way was a wretched faint-hearted fellow , bid us keep in a ready posture ;

    我们可怜的向导,顺便说一句,这小伙子已经是惊弓之鸟。

  16. And I never knew such a faint-hearted creature , 'added the woman ; nor one so careful of hisseln .

    “我从来没有见过这么一个没精神的人,”那女人又说,“也没有见过一个这么保养自己的人。

  17. Warning : It 's not for the faint-hearted .

    警告:胆小者慎玩。

  18. But , be warned . It 's not for the faint-hearted .

    但是,警告,心脏脆弱者慎重。

  19. Beach Park , Brazil 's largest water park , includes a water slide the height of 14 floors - not for the faint-hearted . 6 .

    海滩公园是巴西最大的水上乐园,里面有一个14层楼高的水上滑梯——胆小勿入哟~

  20. Even as the financial crisis set in a year later , he banned the term " austerity ", a word that was said to scare the faint-hearted French .

    即使是在金融危机发生一年后,他避免“紧缩”一词,一个足矣吓唬胆小的法国的词。

  21. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted for those who prefer leisure over work , or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame .

    这旅途也不适合胆怯之人、或者爱安逸胜过爱工作之人、或者单单追求名利之人。

  22. It is not for the faint-hearted , however , and if horror really isn 't your thing , then this is probably a game that will end up gathering a lot of dust .

    不过,这款游戏可不适合心脏不好的人,而且如果恐怖类型不是你的事,那么这款游戏对你而言很可能到头来只能是束之高阁。

  23. In order to reach the top level of the iconic Eiffel Tower , guests have to tackle two lifts from the ground , and the experience is not for the faint-hearted .

    为了到达标志性建筑埃菲尔铁塔的顶部,游客需要从地面搭乘两个电梯,这个行程不太适合胆小的人。

  24. Upon this our guide , who by the way was a wretched faint-hearted fellow , bid us keep in a ready posture ; for he believed there were more wolves a coming .

    我们可怜的向导,顺便说一句,这小伙子已经是惊弓之鸟。他见此情景,就嘱咐我们早作准备,因为他相信这里会来更多的狼。

  25. And only a year and a bit since the more faint-hearted stocked their cellars with bottled water and canned food lest the financial crash presage a descent into anarchy .

    而胆小一些的人开始在地窖里储备瓶装水和罐头食品,生怕金融危机会导致这个世界陷入混乱状态,也就是这一年多点儿的事情。

  26. He was well-intentioned , but faint-hearted .

    他用心良好却生性怯懦。

  27. The latest intelligent model , manufactured by market leader Toto , goes a step further and isn 't for the faint-hearted : it offers its users an instant health check-up every time they answer the call of nature .

    这款最新的智能马桶模型由知名卫具公司东陶公司制造,其功能上又有新突破,但不适合胆小者使用:因为这款马桶每次都会对如厕者进行一次即时身体检查。

  28. as it sounds . Each jumping from rock to rock means a new success for adrenaline junkies . Some even jump long distances with 100 feet more drops in between . Definitely it 's not for the faint-hearted .

    跳岩的美妙在于每从一块岩石跳到另一块岩石时,对于参与者而言都意味着一次成功。有些人甚至在间距超过100英尺的岩石间跳跃。因而胆小的人是绝对不适合这项运动的。

  29. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less . It has not been the path for the faint-hearted - for those who prefer leisure over work , or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame .

    (我们的民族一路走来),这旅途之中从未有过捷径或者妥协,这旅途也不适合胆怯之人、或者爱安逸胜过爱工作之人、或者单单追求名利之人。