shy away

to draw back in fear, cringe, back down

Japanese Meaning

恐れて引き下がる / 尻込みする / 怖じ気づいて後ずさる

Even though the opportunity was exciting, I shy away from taking risks because of last year's failures.

その機会は魅力的だったにもかかわらず、私は昨年の失敗のせいでリスクを取るのを尻込みしてしまう。

Sense（1）

to draw back in fear, cringe, back down

They may shy away if witnesses or law officers try to approach.

shies away

（ present singular third-person ）

shying away

（ participle present ）

shied away

（ participle past ）

shied away

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