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cowered

/ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/

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verb

畏缩，退缩。

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

Examples :

"The small dog cowered under the table during the loud thunderstorm. "

小狗在雷声大作的时候，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 little dog cowered under the table during the thunderstorm, whimpering softly. "

雷雨天，小狗害怕地蜷缩在桌子底下，轻轻地呜咽着。

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verb

吓唬，威吓.

To cause to cower; to frighten into submission.

Examples :

"The bully cowered the smaller children with his threats. "

那个恶霸用威胁吓唬得那些小孩子们不敢出声。

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verb

娇养，溺爱

To cherish with care.

Examples :

"This definition of "cowered" is incorrect. "Cower" actually means to crouch down or shrink back in fear. Here is a sentence reflecting that meaning: The puppy cowered under the table during the thunderstorm. "

小狗在雷暴雨中畏缩着躲在桌子底下。

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