cower/ˈkauə(r); `kaʊɚ/ v[I, Ipr, Ip]crouch down or move backwards in fear or distress （因畏惧或痛苦）蜷缩, 退缩 He cowered away/back as she raised her hand to hit him. 她扬手打他, 他立即退缩开[向後退缩]. The dog cowered (down) under the table. 那只狗吓得蜷伏在桌子底下.
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