"hunkers" in Chinese (Simplified)
蹲下蹲坐
Definition
把自己蹲低，膝盖弯曲，腿靠近身体，像蹲坐在脚跟上一样。有时也用来比喻安静地待在某地一段时间。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多为非正式用语，常与“down”连用（如“hunkers down”），可表示身体动作，也可比喻等待或准备迎接困难。现代美式英语中多见于固定短语或口语区域。
Examples
He hunkers by the fire to warm himself.
他在火旁**蹲下**取暖。
The dog hunkers in the corner when it is scared.
狗害怕时会**蹲坐**在角落里。
She hunkers to tie her shoe.
她**蹲下**系鞋带。
When the storm hits, everyone hunkers inside their houses.
暴风雨来时，大家都**蹲守**在家里。
The cat hunkers under the table during thunder.
打雷时猫会**蜷缩**在桌子下。
People just hunkers down and wait for things to get better.
人们只好**蹲守**等待情况好转。