fraidy cat

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英語

名詞

fraidy cat (複數 fraidy cats)

1. (兒童用語) 膽小鬼
   • 1964, Harry S. Truman, Edward R. Murrow, 片头起13:07, 出自 MP66-7 Harry S. Truman Interviewed by Edward R. Murrow, February 1957 (5 of 12)‎^[1], Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives Identifier: 595162:

     MURROW: Do you remember the most severe disciplinary action taken against you when you were a youngster, Mr. President?
     TRUMAN: Well, I was one of these fraidy cats who usually obeyed the rules and they didn't have to get after me very often.

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近義詞

• scaredy cat