cringe

US /krɪndʒ/

UK /krɪndʒ/

C1 高級
v.i.不及物動詞畏縮
Some dogs cringe in fear when they hear loud noises
v.t.及物動詞使人感到尷尬
His terrible jokes make me cringe.
v.i.不及物動詞卑躬屈膝
He cringed before the boss, hoping for a promotion.
n.名詞畏縮的動作
The look on his face was a cringe.

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