1650s, from Latin intro- "inward" (see intro-) + vertere "to turn" (see versus). The noun, "introverted person" (opposed to extrovert) is 1918, from German psychology, introduced there by C.G. Jung (1875-1961).
权威例句
1. The music students here are a very introvert lot.
这里学音乐的学生都非常不爱交际。
2. That young man is an introvert.
那个年轻人是一个性格内向的人.
3. You are very much an introvert.
你是一位地道的内向性格者.
4. This usage makes the extrovert and the introvert seem to stand for opposed personality types.
这种用法使得外向者和内向者似乎代表相反的性格类型.
5. Unlike his brother Bob, he is an introvert, isn't he?