hunkered
v. 盘坐( hunker的过去式和过去分词 )
1. squatting close to the ground;
Betty hunkered down on the floor.
贝蒂蹲坐在地板上。
Hospital trips were halved when kids were hunkered down with Harry.
当小朋友坐下来读《哈利波特》,急诊室人数就减半了.
Several little boys hunkered down in the yard, playing cards.
几个小男孩蹲在院子里玩扑克牌.
The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm.
孩子们蹲坐下来躲避沙暴.
Consumers and businesses alike have hunkered down.
消费和工商业一样下挫.