"hunkered" in Chinese (Simplified)
蹲下坚持(比喻)
Definition
蹲坐在地上,通常是为了保护或舒适。有时也指在困难时期留在一个地方或耐心等待。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Hunkered”通常和“down”连用,既可以表示蹲下,也可以比喻坚持原地或熬过困难,多见于口语。不要和单纯表示弯腰的“crouched”混淆。
Examples
He hunkered by the fire to stay warm.
他在火边**蹲下**取暖。
The children hunkered under the table during the storm.
孩子们在暴风雨时**蹲在**桌子底下。
She hunkered in the corner, waiting quietly.
她在角落里**蹲下**,安静地等待。
People hunkered down at home until the storm passed.
人们在家里**坚持**直到风暴过去。
After the layoffs, the team hunkered down and focused on their work.
裁员后,团队**咬紧牙关**专注于工作。
We hunkered down with snacks and movies during the power outage.
停电时我们带着零食和电影**待在**一起。