Word
pantywaist
/ˈpæntiweist/
noun
胆小的男人（或男孩）；懦弱的人
核心释义
A timid man or boy regarded as childish or unassertive.
- 1.
被认为幼稚或缺乏自信的胆小男人或男孩
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
被认为幼稚或缺乏自信的胆小男人或男孩；无丈夫气的男子
用法In use
Don't be such a pantywaist; just tell the boss what you think.
用法提示：pantywaist 作名词，指胆小懦弱的男子，含轻蔑语气。
The older boys called him a pantywaist because he wouldn't climb onto the roof.
用法提示：pantywaist 作名词，指被看作幼稚或缺乏勇气的男孩。
He felt like a pantywaist for crying at the end of the movie.
用法提示：pantywaist 作名词，用来形容自认胆小、不够坚强的男性。
call someone a pantywaist
常用作侮辱性用语。
The bullies called him a pantywaist for crying.
欺负他的人因为他哭而叫他胆小鬼。
be a pantywaist
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