| 词汇 | yellow streak |
| 释义 | yellow streak noun a trait of cowardice UK, 1911yellow streakA tendency to be cowardly or easily frightened. She likes to strut around like she's the boss of the place, but she has a yellow streak running down her spine if you ever confront her on an issue. He knew what they were doing was wrong, but his yellow streak kept him from intervening. yellow streak (down someone's back)a tendency toward cowardice. Tim's got a yellow streak down his back a mile wide. Get rid of that yellow streak. Show some courage. a ˈyellow streak(disapproving) the quality of being easily frightened; cowardice: He won’t fight? I always thought he had a yellow streak in him. Yellow is often used to describe somebody who is a coward. |
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