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skittish

/ˈskɪtɪʃ/

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1 · adj.

easily frightened or nervous

易受惊的；胆怯的

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The skittish horse backed away from the noisy tractor.
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那匹易受惊的马后退，躲开了吵闹的拖拉机。
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Pronunciation: /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

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