Even uk officials were sheepish about that number .

就连英国官员也对这一数字感到困窘。

What might account for this sheepish behavior among people who ought to know better ?

这些本应有着更清醒认识的人为什么会有这种羊群行为呢？

The outfit later issued a sheepish apology and promised an " internal investigation " .

公司随后发布了一份不痛不痒的道歉并许诺进行“内部调查”。

Billy , the offender , came in afterwards , looking quite sheepish .

贝利，那个偷窃犯，跟着就来了，他看起来很不安。

It isn 't the first time china has appeared somewhat sheepish about its global ascension .

这不是中国第一次对自己全球地位的上升显得有些羞涩。