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cower

/ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/

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verb

畏缩，退缩，蜷缩。

To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.

Examples :

"The little dog would cower under the table whenever it heard thunder. "

每当听到雷声，小狗就会害怕地蜷缩在桌子底下。

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verb

蜷缩, 畏缩.

To crouch in general.

Examples :

"The small dog would cower under the table whenever he heard loud noises. "

每当听到巨大的噪音，小狗就会蜷缩在桌子底下。

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verb

使...畏缩，吓唬住。

To cause to cower; to frighten into submission.

Examples :

"The teacher's stern look cowed the students into silence. "

老师严厉的目光吓得学生们不敢出声。

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verb

错误。

To cherish with care.

Examples :

"The student cowered the precious, worn-out textbook, carefully protecting its pages from damage. "

那个学生小心翼翼地爱惜那本珍贵的、已经磨损的旧课本，生怕它的书页再受损。

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