汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 惊弓之鸟
惊弓之鸟 (驚弓之鳥)
lit. a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow (idiom) / fig. sb who frightens easily, due to past experiences
A bird frightened by a bow and arrow cannot easily settle down / It is an analogy for a person who has been frightened when he encounters a little movement, he is very scared
被弓箭吓怕了的鸟不容易安定。比喻经过惊吓的人碰到一点动静就非肠怕。
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