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shy
Example
Being shy hides his brilliant ideas.
Despite her shy nature, she stepped up to lead the team.
Even though she 's shy, she can express herself well through her artwork.
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tímido, vergonhoso
having a nervous or timid behavior or temperament, often resulting in avoidance or retreat from human or environmental interactions
03
missing a small amount needed to reach a specific total or target
Example
The team was shy of one player to complete the lineup.
Her test score was shy of passing by only a couple of points.
The recipe needs two cups of sugar, but we ’re a bit shy.
to shy
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arremessar, lançar
to throw something at a target, often suddenly or with force
Transitive: to shy sth somewhere
Example
She shied a stone across the pond, creating ripples on the water's surface.
In a moment of excitement, he shied his hat into the air to celebrate the victory.
Startled by the sudden movement, the cat shied a playful paw at the feather toy.
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afastar-se, fugir
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
The deer shied at the sound of footsteps, disappearing into the forest with graceful bounds.
The horse shied at the sudden movement, its ears flicking back nervously.
The horse shied from the loud noise, its ears pricked up in alarm.
Shy
01
arremesso, lançamento
a quick throw
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