c. 1300, from Old French coardise (13c.), from coard, coart (see coward) + noun suffix -ise.
Cowardice, as distinguished from panic, is almost always simply a lack of ability to suspend the functioning of the imagination. [Ernest Hemingway, "Men at War," 1942]
双语例句
1. He openly accused his opponents of cowardice.
他公然指责对手胆小懦弱。
来自柯林斯例句
2. His cowardice reflects on his character.
他的胆怯对他的性格带来不良影响.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. He distinguished himself in cowardice.
他的懦弱人人皆知.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. His refusal to help simply pinpointed his cowardice.
他拒绝帮助正显示他的胆小.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. If he funks it, he will confirm the impression of cowardice given by his recent letter.
