flinch
UK/flintʃ/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To make a sudden involuntary movement away from pain or fear; to shrink back.
畏缩，退缩
n.
A reflexive jerking away from something unpleasant.
畏缩，退缩的动作
Root Breakdown
Native Englishflinchother
=flinch
Common Collocations
- 1.flinch from从……畏缩
- 2.flinch back向后退缩
Example Sentences
- 1.
She did not flinch when the needle was inserted for the blood test.
- 2.
The soldier did not flinch despite the explosions occurring nearby.