shy
shy
ʃaɪ
shai
British pronunciation
/ʃaɪ/

Définition et signification de « shy » en anglais

01

timide

nervous and uncomfortable around other people
shy definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Despite her shy nature, she stepped up to lead the team.
Malgré sa nature timide, elle a pris les devants pour diriger l'équipe.
02

timide, réservé

having a nervous or timid behavior or temperament, often resulting in avoidance or retreat from human or environmental interactions
03

à court, manquant

missing a small amount needed to reach a specific total or target
example
Exemples
Her test score was shy of passing by only a couple of points.
Son résultat au test était juste en dessous de la note de passage, à seulement quelques points près.
to shy
01

lancer, jeter

to throw something at a target, often suddenly or with force
Transitive: to shy sth somewhere
to shy definition and meaning
example
Exemples
In a moment of excitement, he shied his hat into the air to celebrate the victory.
Dans un moment d'excitation, il lanca son chapeau en l'air pour célébrer la victoire.
02

s'esquiver, sur sauter

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The horse shied at the sudden movement, its ears flicking back nervously.
Le cheval s'est cabré au mouvement soudain, ses oreilles se repliant nerveusement en arrière.
Shy
01

lancer rapide, jet rapide

a quick throw
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