Crouch Meaning in English
word
释义
To lower your body close to the ground by bending your knees and legs, usually to hide or get ready to move quickly.
用法与细微差别
Often used in informal and neutral contexts, especially describing how people hide, wait, or prepare to move. Common phrases: 'crouch down', 'crouch behind'. Do not confuse with 'squat' (which can refer to exercise or sitting low for longer).
Spanish: agacharse - ponerse en cuclillasPortuguese (BR): agachar-se - ficar de cócorasPortuguese (PT): agachar-se - ficar de cócorasChinese (Simplified): 蹲下 - 蹲伏Chinese (Traditional): 蹲下 - 蹲伏Hindi: झुकना - बैठना (नीचे)Arabic: ينحني - يقرفصBengali: হাঁটু গেড়ে বসা - ঝুঁকে থাকাRussian: присесть - пригнутьсяJapanese: しゃがむ - かがむVietnamese: ngồi xổm - cúi thấp ngườiKorean: 쭈그리다 - 몸을 낮추다Turkish: çömelmekUrdu: جھکنا - بیٹھ جانا (گھٹنے موڑ کر)Indonesian: jongkok - membungkuk
例句
He crouched behind the bushes to hide.
basic
Please crouch down if the ceiling is low.
basic
The cat likes to crouch near the door before jumping.
basic
Kids love to crouch under the table and make forts.
natural
Don’t just sit there—crouch and help me pick these up!
natural
We had to crouch to avoid being seen by the guard.
natural