flinch
v.intr.(不及物动词)
flinched,flinch.ing,flinch.es
To start or wince involuntarily, as from surprise or pain.
退缩:由于惊奇或疼痛而惊起或退缩
To recoil, as from something unpleasant or difficult; shrink.See Synonyms at recoil
畏缩:从一些令人不愉快的或困难的事中退缩;畏缩参见 recoil
n.(名词)
An act or instance of starting, wincing, or recoiling.
退缩,畏缩:惊起、退缩或畏缩的行为或实例
来源:
Obsolete French flenchir
已废法语 flenchir
[of Germanic origin]
[源于日耳曼语]
【引伸】
flinch.er
n.(名词)
flinch.ingly
adv.(副词)