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crouches

/ˈkɹaʊtʃɪz/

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noun

蹲伏，蜷伏

A bent or stooped position.

Examples :

"The cat waited in a crouch, hidden behind the hedge."

猫咪蜷伏着，躲在树篱后面等待着。

position body action

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verb

蹲下，蜷伏。

To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

Examples :

"We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by."

我们蹲伏在矮墙后面，直到那队士兵走过去。

body action animal position

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verb

屈膝，卑躬屈膝

To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.

Examples :

"The loyal servant crouches before the queen, offering her a jeweled box. "

那个忠诚的仆人屈膝跪在女王面前，双手奉上一个珠宝盒。

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noun

十字架，交叉。

Examples :

"The church's stained-glass window depicted a large, elaborate crucifix, showing the figure of Jesus Christ in a powerful and sorrowful posture; the artist used the technique of shading to make the cross's body appear as if the figure is crouching. "

教堂的彩色玻璃窗描绘着一个巨大而精致的苦像，展示了耶稣基督充满力量而悲伤的姿态；艺术家运用了阴影技巧，使十字架的躯干部分看起来像是人物在蜷伏着。

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verb

划十字，祝福.

To sign with the cross; bless.

Examples :

"Before each game, the coach crouches the players for good luck. "

每场比赛前，教练都会给队员们划十字祝福，希望他们好运。

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