crouch

'krautʃ

托福雅思GRE Collins 2

n. the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
v. bend one's back forward from the waist on down

n. 蹲伏, 蜷缩
vi. 蹲下, 蜷着, 缩着
vt. 低头

Collins 星级

6,240

BNC 频率

6,738

使用频率

crouch 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到与“弯曲”的动作相关，这与其含义相符。

例句

1. The cat crouched low to the ground, ready to pounce on its prey.

猫蹲低身子，准备扑向猎物。

2. When the thunderstorm started, the children crouched under the table for safety.

当雷暴开始时，孩子们蹲在桌子下面以确保安全。

3. He had to crouch down to fit through the small door.

他不得不蹲下身才能通过那扇小门。