cower

🇬🇧 UK/'kauә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To crouch down or shrink back in fear or submission.

畏缩,蜷缩,退缩(因恐惧或顺从)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
cowerother
=cower

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The dog cowered in fear when it heard the loud thunderstorm.

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