淆底英文 chicken out 淆底 (俗語) (動詞): 因為驚慌, 而臨陣退縮的意思.
“(phrasal verb) chicken out (of something/of doing something) (informal) to decide not to do something because you are afraid”. Oxford Dictionary.
例句 Examples:
I was going to try bungee jumping, but I totally chickened out when I got to the edge of the platform.
She wanted to confront her boss about the unfair treatment, but she chickened out at the last minute and stayed silent.
My friends dared me to eat a whole ghost pepper, but I chickened out when I saw how spicy it was.
He had the opportunity to ask his crush to the prom, but he chickened out and ended up regretting it.
I was going to jump into the cold lake with them, but I chickened out because I couldn't handle the temperature.
They challenged me to do the daredevil stunt, but I chickened out when I thought about the risks involved.
逐個字的發音及原意解釋
Verbatim Pronunciation and (literal) meaning:
淆 [ngaau4] : mix
底 [dai2]: bottom; floor
同義詞:
臨陣退縮
Synonyms:
"Bail out": This means to abandon a plan or situation due to fear or uncertainty. For example, "He bailed out at the last minute and didn't go skydiving."
"Wimp out": This implies that someone is acting like a coward or showing a lack of bravery. For example, "Don't wimp out on us now; we need your support."
"Back down": This suggests that someone has withdrawn from a confrontation or challenge. For example, "He backed down from the argument and walked away."
"Lose one's nerve": This means to lose the courage or confidence to carry out a plan or action. For example, "She lost her nerve and didn't ask for a promotion."
"Choke": In some contexts, "choke" means to fail under pressure or to back out when the stakes are high. For example, "He had a chance to win, but he choked at the last moment."
相關詞語:
縮沙; 裹足不前
Related words or phrases:
get cold feet
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