"crouched" in Chinese (Traditional)
蹲下
Definition
彎曲膝蓋,讓身體靠近地面,通常為了躲避或悄悄移動。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
通常用於人或動物,常見於 'he/she/they crouched' 這樣的結構。表示接近地面、準備行動或隱藏。不同於ʻkneel'(跪下)或ʻsquat'(蹲下,姿勢更直)。多用於警覺或緊張的情境。
Examples
He crouched behind the sofa to hide.
他在沙發後面**蹲下**躲起來。
The cat crouched low and waited for the mouse.
貓**蹲下**,等著老鼠。
We all crouched when the ball came flying towards us.
當球朝我們飛來時,我們都**蹲下**了。
She crouched down to tie her shoelaces.
她**蹲下**綁鞋帶。
Kids crouched under the table during the thunderstorm.
孩子們在暴風雨時**蹲到**桌子底下。
He crouched so nobody would notice him in the crowd.
他**蹲下**,這樣人羣中就沒人注意到他。