| 单词 | spineless |
| 释义 | Related topics: Biologyspine·less /ˈspaɪnləs/ adjective 1 BRAVE#lacking courage and determination – used to show disapproval 没有骨气的，懦弱的〔含贬义〕 a bunch of spineless politicians 一群怯弱的政客2. without a spine 无脊柱的Examples from the Corpusspineless• The hand was still doughy when Miguel shook it, weak and spineless.• He's nothing but a spineless coward.• spineless creatures such as jellyfish• Nor would Edwin concede more than a spineless encouragement that she be hopeful and humble in their work together.• The President has been accused of being spineless in the face of naked aggression.• No more will I look down my nose at whining, spineless malcontents.• We did not see him as the spineless vicar that Fielding turned him into in Shamela.• Equally worrisome, many environmentalists brand the Fish and Wildlife Service as a spineless weathervane.• Don't be spineless -- you have to stand up to people like that.spine·less adjectiveChineseSyllable disapproval show to and Corpus lacking courage determination – used |
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