
好词典

源自中古英语 crouchen,可能与古挪威语 krjúpa(爬行)或古英语 crūpan(蜷缩)有关。
❶ 弯曲膝盖和腰部,使身体靠近地面,通常是为了隐藏、躲避或准备跳跃。
“The cat crouched behind the bush, waiting to pounce.”
(猫蹲伏在灌木丛后,等待扑击。)
“He crouched down to tie his shoelaces.”
(他蹲下来系鞋带。)
❶ 蹲伏的姿势或动作,通常指膝盖弯曲、身体低伏的状态。
“He was in a crouch, ready to sprint.”
(他保持蹲姿,准备冲刺。)
“The goalkeeper stayed in a low crouch to block the shot.”
(守门员保持低蹲姿势以阻挡射门。)
crouch down — 完全蹲下,通常指快速或刻意降低身体高度的动作。
“She crouched down to talk to the child at eye level.”
(她蹲下来与孩子平视交谈。)
in a crouch — 描述某人处于蹲伏的姿势中,常见于运动或隐蔽场景。
“The runner stayed in a crouch before the starting gun.”
(赛跑者在发令枪响前保持蹲伏姿势。)