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词汇 shying
释义 shying
present participle ofshy
shy
verb
uk /ʃaɪ/ us /ʃaɪ/

shyverb (HORSES)


[ I ]
(of a horse) to suddenly move sideways or backwards, especially because of fear: (马)受惊,惊退
The horse shied at the fence.马在栅栏前惊退。
There's a lot of traffic on the road - I'm sure my horse is going to shy.路上交通很拥挤——我敢肯定我的马会受惊。
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shyverb (THROW)


[ Tusually+ adv/prep ]old-fashionedinformal
to throw something suddenly, often in a sideways movement: (常指向一侧)投掷,扔
Two small boys were shying stones at a tree.两个小男孩在朝一棵树扔石头。
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Phrasal verb


shy away from something

Examples of shying


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In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.


It is extremely well written without being simplistic or shying away from complex concepts which the author covers with engaging and clear expositions.
That, of course, has resulted in people shying off, and one cannot blame them.
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We are not simply shying away from this matter.
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The animals will keep far away from the work, shying away from areas of excessive noise and unfamiliar sights.
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That means full discussions together, not shying away from the difficulties, and sharing our viewpoints and judgments.
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There is always the possibility of a pony shying, as a result of which the skull of the rider could be broken.
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Solicitors are shying away from giving service to the public which the public demand.
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Just because something involves change, it is not an excuse for shying away from it.
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We have no intention of shying away from giving information about the pilot schemes.
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Instead of disparaging and shying away from re-joining the best profession in the world, people will be encouraged to join it.
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I notice that companies are now shying away from that sort of organisation.
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It is almost as though they are startled, frightened and shying away from ghosts and shadows.
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Put simply, shying away from an obstacle that is no longer there!
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They seem to be shying away from anything to do with new scientific advances in this matter.
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This is an important debate because it is no good shying away from the fact that there is a real problem.
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