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胆小的, 懦弱的
lacking courage or resolution
- The lily-livered soldier hesitated to advance despite the commander’s orders.
尽管指挥官有令，胆小的士兵还是犹豫不前。
- His lily-livered behavior during the confrontation made everyone question his bravery.
他在对峙中的怯懦行为让所有人都质疑他的勇敢。
- The lily-livered politician avoided taking a stand on controversial issues.
胆小的政客避免在争议问题上表态。
- She called him lily-livered for backing out of the daring adventure.
她因为他从大胆的冒险中退出而称他为胆小鬼。
- The group was frustrated with the lily-livered approach of their leader.
该团体对他们领导人的懦弱方法感到沮丧。