cringes
v. 畏缩( cringe的第三人称单数 ); 退缩; 卑躬屈膝; 憎恶
If you cringe at something, you feel embarrassed or disgusted, and perhaps show this feeling in your expression or by making a slight movement.
Molly had cringed when Ann started picking up the guitar...
安开始弹吉他时,莫莉感到有些难堪。
Chris had cringed at the thought of using her own family for publicity...
一想到要拿自己的家庭作宣传,克丽丝就感到厌烦。
I abated his cringes, told him I forgave him.
我止住了他那种卑躬屈节的神气, 告诉他,我饶恕了他.
He always cringes before the boss.
他在老板面前总是卑躬屈膝.
However, I abated his cringes, told him I forgave him, and desired he might withdraw.
可是我止住了他那种卑躬屈节的神气, 告诉他我饶恕了他, 请他可以走开.