timorous

字辨

afraid: 为表示恐惧或情绪不安的最普通的字

frightened: 指受突如其来的惊惧所袭

The baby was frightened by a sudden noise.

terrified: 指突然感受极度的惊恐而吓住了

The mother stood terrified as her child was attacked by the dog.

timid: 指缺乏勇气或自信而胆怯不前

timid about jumping into the water

fearful, timorous: 指强烈的恐惧或不安,非常担忧

fearful比timorous更常用。