"hunkered" 怎么发音

word

US

HUNG-kerd

UK

HUN-kuhd

释义

Sat or squatted close to the ground, often for protection or comfort. It can also mean staying in one place or waiting patiently, sometimes through something difficult.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈhəŋkɝd

英式英语

hˈʌŋkəd

简化发音

美式

HUNG-kerd

英式

HUN-kuhd

语境中听

He hunkered by the fire to stay warm.

The children hunkered under the table during the storm.

She hunkered in the corner, waiting quietly.

People hunkered down at home until the storm passed.