pusillanimity
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˌpjuː.sɪ.ləˈnɪm.ə.ti/ us/ˌpjuː.sɪ.ləˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
胆怯，怯懦;优柔寡断
the quality of being weak and cowardly (= not brave), or being frightened of taking risks
The school inspectors present an example of pusillanimity in action. 学校检查员举出了一个胆怯的实例。
She condemned passivity and pusillanimity. 她谴责消极和怯懦。
See: pusillanimous
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- To go ahead with the partnership talks would send a message of astounding pusillanimity.
- The government's chronic pusillanimity is finally coming home to most people.
- They’ve been plunged into deeper trouble due largely to their own pusillanimity.