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crouched

UK //kraʊtʃt//US //kraʊtʃt//

词源

源自中古英语 crouchen,可能与古挪威语 krjúpa(爬行)有关。

verb

❶ 指蹲下或弯腰的姿势,通常膝盖弯曲、身体前倾,可能是为了隐藏、休息或准备行动。

“The cat crouched behind the bush, waiting to pounce.”

(猫蹲在灌木丛后,等待扑击。)

“He crouched down to tie his shoelaces.”

(他蹲下来系鞋带。)

同义词:squat, hunker, stoop, duck

常见短语

crouched position — 指身体下蹲的姿势,常见于运动、军事或需要隐蔽的场景。

“The goalkeeper stayed in a crouched position, ready to block the shot.”

(守门员保持蹲姿,准备扑救射门。)