chicken out

chicken out的音标是[ˈtʃɪkɪn aʊt]，意思是“胆怯地退缩，放弃”。

速记技巧：可以记为“吃（ch）亏（ick）out”。

chicken out这个词组的英文词源是“chicken”，即“小鸡”的意思。它表示“胆怯、退缩”的意思，源于人们用“小鸡”来形容胆小的人。

变化形式：在复数形式中，“chicken out”变为“chickens out”，表示“退缩、放弃”的意思。

相关单词：

1. chicken-hearted（胆小的）

2. chicken-scared（胆小的）

3. craven（胆怯的）

4. faint-hearted（胆怯的）

5. timid（胆小的）

6. shrink（退缩）

7. retreat（撤退）

8. quit（退出）

9. give up（放弃）

10. flinch（畏缩）

这些单词都与“chicken out”这个词组有关，表示胆小、退缩的意思。它们在英语中常用来形容人的性格或行为，强调缺乏勇气和决断力。

常用短语：

1. chicken out of doing sth. 害怕做某事

2. chicken out at the last minute 在最后一刻退缩

3. chicken out the challenge 害怕挑战

4. chicken out the adventure 害怕冒险

5. chicken out of fear 害怕而退缩

6. chicken out of fear of failure 害怕失败而退缩

7. chicken out of fear of rejection 害怕被拒绝而退缩

例句：

1. I chickened out of going on a hiking trip because I was afraid of falling and hurting myself.

2. I chickened out at the last minute and decided to stay home instead of going to the concert.

3. I chickened out of the challenge and decided to quit instead of trying my best.

4. I chickened out of an adventure and decided to stay safe at home instead.

5. I chickened out of speaking in front of the class because I was afraid of making a mistake.

6. I chickened out of a job interview because I was afraid of being rejected.

7. She chickened out of going on a date with him because she was afraid he would not like her.

英文小作文：

Chicken Out or Face It?

We all face challenges in life, whether it"s a difficult exam, a new job, or even a social situation like a date or a public speaking event. Sometimes, we feel scared or nervous about what might happen, but we have to face it and take a chance if we want to grow and learn from it. However, sometimes we chicken out and choose to stay in our comfort zone, avoiding the unknown and the potential risks. But is it really worth it?

On one hand, chickening out may give us a sense of safety and security, but on the other hand, it may prevent us from achieving our goals and dreams. We may miss out on opportunities that could change our lives for the better, and we may never know what could have been if we had just faced it head-on.

In my opinion, we should always try to face challenges head-on, even if we feel scared or nervous. We should never let fear hold us back from achieving our goals and dreams, because life is all about taking risks and learning from our mistakes. If we chicken out too often, we may never learn what we are really capable of achieving and what really matters in life. So, the next time you feel scared or nervous about something, ask yourself: "Am I really willing to chicken out or am I willing to face it and take a chance?"