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  • adj. 沉默不语的
  • [英] adj. 沉默不语的 ( inclined to be silent; reserved)
  • [记] re ( 再次) +tic ( =silent 安静) +ent -> 再安静 -> 沉默寡言的;
  • [同] 参考: taciturn ( 沉默的) 派生词: reticence ( n. 沉默寡言)

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adjective

  • Etymology: Latin reticent-, reticens, present participle of reticēre to keep silent, from re- + tacēre to be silent — more at tacit
  • Date: circa 1834
  • 1. inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech ; reserved
  • 2. restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance <the room has an aspect of reticent dignity — A. N. Whitehead>
  • 3. reluctant
  • Synonyms: see silent
  • ? reticently adverb


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