"cowardly" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 懦弱的
• 胆小的

Definition

形容缺乏勇气，害怕面对危险或困难的人。指以软弱或胆怯的方式行事，而不是勇敢面对。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用来批评，语气很强烈。常用于名词前（如“懦弱的行为”）。一般指严重缺乏勇气，不用于小的害怕。

Examples

It was cowardly to run away from the problem.

逃避问题是**懦弱的**行为。

He made a cowardly excuse when asked to help.

当被要求帮忙时，他找了个**懦弱的**借口。

A cowardly person avoids dangerous situations.

**懦弱的**人会避免危险的情况。

That was a pretty cowardly thing to do, honestly.

说实话，那确实是件很**懦弱的**事。

Stop being so cowardly and just tell her the truth!

别再这么**懦弱**，直接告诉她真相吧！

Politicians should never make cowardly decisions just to avoid criticism.

政治家不应该为了避免批评而做出**懦弱的**决定。