Introvert



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 内向的人
• ［英］ n. 内向的人 ( introspective person)
• ［记］ intro ( 向内) +vert ( 转) -> 内向;
• ［同］ 参考: extrovert ( 外向的人)

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb

• Etymology: intro- + -vert (as in divert)
• Date: 1669
• to turn inward or in upon itself: as
  • a. to concentrate or direct upon oneself
  • b. to produce psychological introversion in

II. noun

• Date: 1883
• 1. something (as the retractile proboscis of some worms) that is or can be drawn in especially by invagination
• 2. one whose personality is characterized by introversion; broadly a reserved or shy person

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