"hunker" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 蹲下
• 忍耐（引申義）

Definition

透過彎曲膝蓋讓身體靠近地面，或（口語上）待在一個地方等待困難過去。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

主要用於美式英語。常見用法 'hunker down'，既可指蹲下，也可指（引申）耐心堅持等待困難過去。多見於口語、新聞或危機有關的語境。

Examples

Please hunker down and stay safe during the storm.

請在暴風雨時**蹲下**，注意安全。

The children hunkered near the campfire to stay warm.

孩子們在營火旁**蹲下**取暖。

We need to hunker down and finish this project.

我們需要**忍耐**完成這個專案。

When the boss showed up unexpectedly, everyone hunkered down and got back to work.

老闆突然出現時，大家都**專心工作**起來。

Some families just hunker down at home when it snows.

有些家庭下雪時就**待在**家裡。

With prices rising, many people are hunkering down and spending less.

物價上漲時，很多人都會**忍耐**，少花錢。