Flinch from Meaning in English
expression
释义
To avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant because you are afraid or unsure. Often used for situations where someone hesitates or backs away from a challenge or responsibility.
用法与细微差别
Used in both formal and informal English, mainly with abstract nouns (e.g., 'flinch from responsibility', 'flinch from making decisions'). Implies an emotional or psychological hesitation, not a physical one. Don't confuse with simply 'flinch', which is a physical reaction.
例句
She didn't flinch from her duties even when things got tough.
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Many people flinch from speaking in public.
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He tends to flinch from making tough decisions.
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Don’t flinch from criticism—it helps you grow.
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I knew it would be hard, but I couldn't flinch from the truth.
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They never flinch from a challenge, no matter how big.
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