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crouch

UK/'krautʃ/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground, as when hiding or preparing to spring.

蹲下,蜷缩,弓身

n.

A bent or stooped position with the body low to the ground.

蹲伏姿势,蜷缩的姿态

Root Breakdown

Native English
crouchother
=crouch

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The athlete crouched at the starting line waiting for the signal.

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