"cowering" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 畏缩
• 縮成一團（因害怕）

Definition

因为非常害怕或感到受威胁而弯下身子，缩成一团。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于描述因恐惧而身体畏缩的反应，可指人或动物。常用于“was cowering in...（在某处畏缩）”等结构。不是害羞，而是有明显的害怕或自我保护意味。

Examples

The dog was cowering under the table during the storm.

暴风雨时，这只狗**畏缩**在桌子下面。

She was cowering in fear when she saw the snake.

她看到蛇时，**畏缩**在恐惧中。

The child stood cowering behind his mother.

孩子**畏缩**地站在妈妈身后。

He came into the room, cowering when he saw the angry boss.

他走进房间，看到愤怒的老板时**畏缩**了。

I noticed her cowering in the corner, hoping no one would see her.

我注意到她**畏缩**在角落里，希望没人发现她。

"Stop cowering!" he yelled, "I'm not going to hurt you."

他大喊：“别再**畏缩**了！我不会伤害你。”