n. 活泼好动; 难以驾驭
n. characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright
词型变化:名词复数形式 : skittishnesses
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skittish的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. The skittish deer was frightened by the hikers.这只易受惊的鹿被登山客给吓著了。
  2. She gets very skittish when her boy-friend is around.她男朋友在场时,她就显得格外轻佻。

经典引文

  • If you think you can part with her for her skittish tricks.

    出自:S. Richardson
【近义词】

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