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reticence

/ˈrɛtɪsəns/

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1 · n.

a tendency not to speak much about one's thoughts or feelings

寡言；矜持

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Her reticence made the interview difficult at first.
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她起初不愿多说，让采访有些难以进行。
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Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

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