"hunker" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 蹲下
• 忍耐（引申义）

Definition

通过弯曲膝盖让身体靠近地面，或（口语上）呆在一个地方等待困难过去。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于美式英语。常用短语为 'hunker down'，可指蹲下或（引申）坚持等待困难过去。多见于口语、新闻、有关天气或危机场合。

Examples

Please hunker down and stay safe during the storm.

请在暴风雨中**蹲下**，保持安全。

The children hunkered near the campfire to stay warm.

孩子们在篝火旁**蹲下**取暖。

We need to hunker down and finish this project.

我们需要**坚持下来**完成这个项目。

When the boss showed up unexpectedly, everyone hunkered down and got back to work.

老板突然出现时，大家都**埋头苦干**，继续工作。

Some families just hunker down at home when it snows.

有些家庭下雪时就会直接**待在**家里。

With prices rising, many people are hunkering down and spending less.

物价上涨时，很多人都在**忍耐**，减少开支。