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Insecure Adj Graded Insecurity 英[ˌɪnsɪ'Kjʊərətɪ 美[ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrətɪ N.不安全;不牢靠;局促不安;无把握 缺乏自信的;对自己无把握的 Lack

单词 insecurity
音标
英[ˌɪnsɪ'kjʊərətɪ] 美[ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrətɪ]
解释
n.不安全;不牢靠;局促不安;无把握;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
缺乏自信的;对自己无把握的
If you are insecure, you lack confidence because you think that you are not good enough or are not loved.
例:In effect she is punishing her parents for making her feel threatened and insecure...实质上她是在惩罚父母,因为他们让她感觉受到威胁,没有安全感。
例:Most mothers are insecure about their performance as mothers.大多数母亲对自己为人母的表现都不是很自信。

ADJ-GRADED
不安全的;无保障的;有危险的
Something that is insecure is not safe or protected.
例:...low-paid, insecure jobs...报酬低、无保障的工作
例:Cellular phones are inherently insecure, as anyone can listen to and record conversations.手机天生就不安全,因为任何人都可以听到并录下谈话。
变形
pl:insecurities~adv:insecurely~adj:insecure~

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