The hostages cowered in their seats.

这些人质蜷缩在其座位上。

He cowered in the corner, gibbering with terror.

他蜷缩在角落里，吓得语无伦次。

A gun went off and people cowered behind walls and under tables.

一声枪响，人们缩到墙后或桌子底下躲起来。

She cowered at the sight of a snake.

她见到蛇就退缩不前。

The naughty dog cowered in a corner.

那条不听话的狗退缩到角落里。