trepid

英['trepɪd] 美
英英释义
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反义词
  • adj. 惊恐的;胆小的;不安的

助记提示


1. from trepidus "alarmed, scared," from PIE *trep- "shake, tremble", related to *trem- (see tremble).
2. tremble => trep- => trepid.
3. 音:踹屁的----被踹屁股的

英文词源


trepid (adj.)
"trembling from fear or terror," 1640s, from Latin trepidus "scared" (see trepidation). Related: Trepidly; trepidness.