bend one's head and body in fear or apprehension or in a servile or obsequious manner
(因害怕、恐惧或卑微地)蜷缩;卑躬屈膝
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he cringed away from the blow 他害怕挨打而缩成一团
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[as adj.
cringing ]we are surrounded by cringing yes-men and sycophants .我们被卑躬屈膝、唯唯诺诺的谄媚者包围着。
experience an inward shiver of embarrassment or disgust
(因尴尬或厌恶)战战兢兢,畏缩
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I cringed at the fellow's stupidity .我厌恶这个家伙的愚蠢。
an act of cringing in fear or apprehension
(因害怕或恐惧)卑躬屈膝;蜷缩。
a feeling of embarrassment or disgust
尴尬的感觉;厌恶感。
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