afraid of your own shadow

 

afraid of your own shadow

= to be excessively timid

Since the car accident occurred last week, he’s become afraid of his own shadow and never crosses the zebra lines.

自從上週發生車禍後，他變得杯弓蛇影，再也不敢過斑馬線。

After that frightening experience, she has become afraid of her own shadow, avoiding crowded places.

經歷那次可怕的事件後，她變得杯弓蛇影，不敢去人多的地方。

After experiencing bullying in school, Susan became afraid of her own shadow, avoiding social situations altogether.

在校園霸凌的經歷後，Susan變得草木皆兵，完全迴避社交場合。

Following the news report about the fire, many in the neighborhood felt afraid of their own shadows, fearing that another fire might occur.

火災新聞報導後，附近許多居民都變得驚弓之鳥，擔心另一場火災可能發生。

Synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "afraid of your own shadow":

Synonyms:

Timid

Fearful

Cowardly 

Anxious

Antonyms:

Brave

Courageous

Bold

Fearless

Confident

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In which of the following contexts would the phrase "afraid of your own shadow" most appropriately apply?

A) A person who confidently presents at a public speaking event

B) Someone who avoids social situations due to extreme anxiety

C) An individual who enjoys exploring new places without fear

D) A child excitedly playing outside in the evening light