hangdog

The thief gave a hangdog look when the police officer questioned him.

那个小偷在被警察盘问时露出了一副鬼鬼祟祟的表情。

用法提示：形容词hangdog修饰look，表示鬼鬼祟祟的、心虚的样子。

After being scolded, the employee walked away with a hangdog expression.

被责骂后，那个员工带着一副卑躬屈膝的表情走开了。

用法提示：形容词hangdog修饰expression，表示因羞愧或畏惧而显得卑躬屈膝。

The stray dog approached with a hangdog posture, expecting to be chased away.

那只流浪狗以一副卑躬屈膝的姿态靠近，以为会被赶走。

用法提示：形容词hangdog修饰posture，形容动物低贱、顺从的姿势。