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]
雙語例句
1. He openly accused his opponents of cowardice.
他公然指責對手膽小懦弱。
來自柯林斯例句
2. His cowardice reflects on his character.
他的膽怯對他的性格帶來不良影響.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. He distinguished himself in cowardice.
他的懦弱人人皆知.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. His refusal to help simply pinpointed his cowardice.
他拒絕幫助正顯示他的膽小.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
5. If he funks it, he will confirm the impression of cowardice given by his recent letter.