(每日一词）pusillanimous

Pusillanimous /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/ adj. 胆小的；缺乏勇气的；懦弱的

Meaning: showing a lack of courage or determination; timid or cowardly

1) 助记: pus—pushover 软柿子/pussy 胆小鬼(不文雅) 

2) 助记: sill —silly 傻傻的 

3) 词根: anim- 生命 (animal 动物)

4) 后缀: -ous 形容词后缀

e.g. His pusillanimous behavior disappointed his supporters. 他的懦弱行为让支持者失望。

常见搭配:

pusillanimous leader 懦弱的领导

pusillanimous response 懦弱的回应

pusillanimous attitude 胆怯的态度