"flinching" in Chinese (Simplified)
畏缩退缩
Definition
Flinching 指的是由于惊讶、害怕或疼痛而突然做出回避或畏缩的动作。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用在'without flinching'（毫不畏缩）等短语，表达勇敢。表示一种可见的下意识反应。不要与'winching'（面部因疼痛扭曲）混淆。
Examples
He pulled his hand away, flinching at the hot stove.
他把手收回来，因热锅而**畏缩**。
She answered the difficult question without flinching.
她毫不**畏缩**地回答了那个难题。
The child kept watching the scary movie without flinching.
那孩子一直看着恐怖片，没有**畏缩**。
He took the vaccine shot without flinching.
他打疫苗的时候毫不**畏缩**。
My cat jumped at the sudden noise, flinching in surprise.
我的猫被突如其来的声音吓得**畏缩**了一下。
She spoke the truth to her boss without ever flinching.
她毫不**畏缩**地对老板说了实话。