be scanty of words 沉默寡言

“沉默寡言”，汉语成语，形容人不声不响，很少说话。可以翻译为“be reticent/withdrawn，be scanty of words”等。

例句：

她丈夫变得沉默寡言、喜怒无常。

Her husband had become withdrawn and moody.

她忧郁孤僻、面色苍白并且沉默寡言。

She was morose, pale, and reticent.