新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

flinch

英  [flɪntʃ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • flinches , flinching , flinched

    1[I 不及物动词] 畏缩

    If you flinch, you make a small sudden movement, especially when something surprises you or hurts you.

    双语例句

    例:

    Leo stared back at him without flinching.

    利奥毫不畏缩地回瞪着他。

    2[I 不及物动词] 退缩

    If you flinch from something unpleasant, you are unwilling to do it or think about it, or you avoid doing it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The world community should not flinch in the face of this challenge.

    国际社会不应该在这一挑战面前退缩。

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