sheepish
/ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5588 in the learning path
窘迫的；难为情的
Definitions
adj. Embarrassed because you have done something silly or wrong
窘迫的；难为情的
Example
He gave a sheepish smile after spilling his juice.
他打翻果汁后，露出了难为情的笑容。
Students may look sheepish after giving an incorrect answer, so teachers should respond with patience.
学生答错问题后可能会显得很窘迫，因此教师应耐心回应。
Collocations
- a sheepish smile
- a sheepish grin
- look sheepish
Word family
- sheepishly (adv.)
- sheepishness (n.)
Synonyms
- embarrassed
- abashed
Usage tip
通常因出错而难为情，不单指胆小或害羞。
FAQ
- What does sheepish mean?
- Embarrassed because you have done something silly or wrong
- How is sheepish pronounced?
- UK /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/, US /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
