Word · Frequency #15738
cringes
/krindʒ/
noun
畏缩；退缩
cringes is the plural of cringe.
A gesture or posture of recoiling or shrinking, often from fear or disgust.
- 1.
A gesture or posture of cringing (recoiling or shrinking).
退缩或畏缩的姿势或动作。
- 2.
An act or disposition of servile obeisance.
卑躬屈膝的行为或态度。
卑躬屈膝；谄媚；退缩或畏缩的姿势或动作。；卑躬屈膝的行为或态度。；畏缩；奉承
In use
She gave a small cringe when the dentist picked up the drill.
He turned away with a cringe as the spider crawled closer.
I noticed her cringes every time the balloon popped.
Connections
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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