"recoil at the sight" in Chinese (Simplified)

一看到就退缩一看到就畏缩

Definition

看到某物时因为害怕、厌恶或吃惊而向后退或做出反应。

该表达略显正式，常见于描述性场合，强调因看到某物而产生的强烈生理反应，多用于负面、令人不适的场面。不同于轻微惊讶，通常与“recoil at the sight of something”连用。

Many people recoil at the sight of snakes.

许多人**一看到**蛇就退缩。

Children may recoil at the sight of blood.

孩子们**一看到**血就可能退缩。

Some people recoil at the sight of spiders, even if they are harmless.

有些人**一看到**蜘蛛就退缩，即使它们是无害的。

I can't help but recoil at the sight of moldy food in the fridge.

我一看到冰箱里发霉的食物就会**退缩**。

She recoiled at the sight of the horror movie scene, covering her eyes instantly.

她**一看到**恐怖片的场景就本能地捂住了眼睛。

Even the toughest guy can recoil at the sight of something truly disgusting.

即使是最强壮的人，**一看到**极其恶心的东西也会退缩。