shy away from — to avoid something or be reluctant to do something because of nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to avoid something or be reluctant to do something because of nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃaɪ əˈweɪ frəm/
Korean meaning: 두려워하거나 자신감이 없어서 ~을 피하다, 꺼리다
Korean pronunciation: **샤이** 어**웨이** 프럼
Example Sentences
- He tends to shy away from spicy food after that disastrous curry incident.
- The company doesn't shy away from difficult challenges.
- She used to shy away from public speaking, but now she's a confident presenter.
shy away from
NOUN//ʃaɪ əˈweɪ frəm//
to avoid something or be reluctant to do something because of nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
to avoid something or be reluctant to do something because of nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
The timid bird would shy away from flying away, choosing to stay away.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'shy'는 원래 말이 갑자기 놀라서 뒤로 물러서는 행동을 뜻했는데, 여기서 '무언가를 피하거나 꺼리는' 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“He tends to shy away from spicy food after that disastrous curry incident.”
“The company doesn't shy away from difficult challenges.”
“She used to shy away from public speaking, but now she's a confident presenter.”
“My cat shies away from the vacuum cleaner like it's a monster from outer space.”
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