hunker
US /ˈhʌŋkər/
UK /ˈhʌŋkər/
动词
1.
蹲伏, 蜷缩
to squat or crouch down low
示例:
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He hunkered down behind the wall to avoid being seen.
他蹲伏在墙后，以免被发现。
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The children hunkered around the campfire, listening to stories.
孩子们围坐在篝火旁，听着故事。
2.
躲避, 坚守
to take shelter in a place, often for a long period
示例:
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We had to hunker down in the basement during the tornado.
龙卷风来袭时，我们不得不躲进地下室。
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The family decided to hunker down at home until the storm passed.
一家人决定待在家里，直到暴风雨过去。
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