bottle out

Related to word: bottle

片語動詞

Definition

  1. to decide abruptly to abandon a planned action due to fear or a loss of confidence

    放棄計畫;退縮不前

    • He was going to perform at the party, but he bottled out at the last minute.

      他原本要在派對上表演,但在最後一刻退縮了。

    • She was so frightened of having strangers at the event that she bottled out.

      她因為害怕活動中有陌生人,所以退縮了。

    • One of his friends bottled out of their plan when faced with the challenges ahead.

      他的一個朋友在面對未來的挑戰時放棄了他們的計劃。