"haunches" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 臀部
• 後腿（動物）

Definition

人或動物大腿的上部以及臀部周圍區域；常指動物的臀部和後腿。也可指蹲坐或下蹲的姿勢。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常以複數形式出現，如“on one's haunches”表示蹲下、下蹲。在動物解剖學或描述中使用較多，日常較少見。

Examples

The dog sat back on its haunches.

那隻狗坐在牠的**臀部**上。

The rabbit stayed still on its haunches.

兔子靜靜地蹲坐在**臀部**上。

She crouched on her haunches to tie her shoes.

她蹲在**臀部**上綁鞋帶。

The coach told the players to get down on their haunches and get ready.

教練讓球員們蹲在**臀部**上準備。

The lion leaped from its haunches to attack the prey.

獅子從**臀部**發力撲向獵物。

After hiking, he rested for a moment on his haunches, catching his breath.

徒步後，他蹲在**臀部**上休息了一會兒，喘口氣。