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cower

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vi.畏缩,退缩

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动词过去式:cowered 过去分词:cowered 现在分词:cowering 第三人称单数:cowers

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cower


/'kaʊə(r); `kauɚ/
v [I, Ipr, Ip] crouch down or move backwards in fear or distress (因畏惧或痛苦)蜷缩, 退缩
*He cowered away/back as she raised her hand to hit him. 她扬手打他, 他立即退缩开[向後退缩].
* The dog cowered (down) under the table. 那只狗吓得蜷伏在桌子底下.

cower


v [I]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Middle Low German;Origin: kuren 'to lie hidden']
to bend low and move back because you are frightened
cower back/against/under etc
 He cowered against the wall.