coward

coward — 名詞

1. a person who lacks the bravery to face danger, pain, or difficulty, especially w

1.名詞B1
釋義

膽小鬼

缺乏勇氣面對危險或困難的人

a person who lacks the bravery to face danger, pain, or difficulty, especially when other people would expect them to be brave

例句

Jason called him a coward for refusing to jump into the cold river.

Jason 因為他不敢跳進冰冷的河裡而叫他膽小鬼。

call someone a coward

Anong admitted she had been a coward and apologized for staying silent.

Anong 承認自己當時是個膽小鬼，並為保持沉默而道歉。

admit (to) being a coward

同義詞
  • wimp

    informal, less severe, often about mild physical or emotional weakness

  • chicken

    very informal, childish, used especially among children or in lighthearted contexts

  • scaredy-cat

    informal, childish, least serious and often affectionate

反義詞
  • hero

    someone admired for bravery and noble qualities

  • brave person

    direct opposite; someone who faces danger without fear

文法句型

used after 'call someone a ~'

used after 'feel like a ~'

用法筆記

This is a strong insult when directed at someone. Use 'coward' as a countable noun — you need an article: 'He is a coward', not 'He is coward.' The adjective form 'cowardly' is less harsh and can be used before a noun: 'a cowardly act.'

常見錯誤

❌Don't be coward.
✅Don't be a coward.
💡coward is a countable noun and needs an article when used as a complement.
❌He is such a coward person.
✅He is such a coward.
💡coward is already a noun; adding 'person' is redundant and ungrammatical.