"flinching" in Chinese (Traditional)
畏縮退縮
Definition
Flinching 是指因為驚訝、害怕或疼痛而突然閃避或縮回的動作。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
經常出現在 'without flinching'(毫不畏縮)等短語中,表示勇氣。代表明顯、不自覺的反應。不要與 'wincing'(因疼痛而扭臉)混淆。
Examples
He pulled his hand away, flinching at the hot stove.
他把手收回來,因熱爐而**畏縮**。
She answered the difficult question without flinching.
她毫不**畏縮**地回答了那個困難的問題。
The child kept watching the scary movie without flinching.
那孩子一直看著恐怖片,完全沒有**畏縮**。
He took the vaccine shot without flinching.
他打疫苗時毫不**畏縮**。
My cat jumped at the sudden noise, flinching in surprise.
我的貓被突然的聲音嚇得**畏縮**了一下。
She spoke the truth to her boss without ever flinching.
她毫不**畏縮**地對老闆說了實話。