has a yellow streak 胆怯、不勇敢

时间：2021-08-09 04:55:42

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如果说某人 has a yellow streak¹, 那意思就是此人比较胆怯、不勇敢。

例句

I invited my friend rock climbing at the weekend, but he refused. I told him to get rid of that yellow streak and show some courage!

The public accused² the government minister of having a yellow streak after he refused to answer some difficult questions.

请注意

如果一个人 has a mean streak, 那此人会经常做出卑劣、尖酸刻薄的事情。

例句

My boss won't give me a pay rise - he's got a real mean streak.

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1 streak
n.条理，斑纹，倾向，少许，痕迹；v.加条纹，变成条纹，奔驰，快速移动
参考例句：
The Indians used to streak their faces with paint.印第安人过去常用颜料在脸上涂条纹。 Why did you streak the tree?你为什么在树上刻条纹？

2 accused
n.被告v.指责(accuse的过去式和过去分词)；控告adj.被控告的
参考例句：
The accused was found innocent. 被告被判定无罪。 He was accused of committing adultery . 他被控通奸。