v.(因恐惧而)蜷缩，畏缩，退缩
cower的现在分词

原形：cower第三人称单数：cowers过去式：cowered过去分词：cowered现在分词：cowering

The dog cowered when it saw the raised stick.
狗看到举起的棍子就畏缩了。
She cowered in the corner, too afraid to move.
她蜷缩在角落里，吓得不敢动弹。
The sound of thunder made the child cower under the blankets.
雷声让小孩躲在毯子下颤抖。
He found the lost hiker cowering behind a tree, seeking shelter from the storm.
他发现迷路的徒步者躲在树后，躲避暴风雨。
The bullies' threats made the younger children cower in fear.
恶霸的威胁让年幼的孩子们害怕得畏缩起来。
The once fierce lion now cowered in its cage, broken by mistreatment.
曾经凶猛的狮子现在在笼子里畏缩着，因虐待而意志消沉。
She couldn't help but cower at the sound of the explosion.
听到爆炸声，她忍不住畏缩起来。
The abused animal cowered whenever someone approached, expecting another blow.
受虐的动物每当有人靠近时都会畏缩，以为又要挨打。
The sight of the spider made her cower in disgust.
看到蜘蛛，她厌恶地畏缩了。
Despite his tough exterior, he cowered inside at the thought of public speaking.
尽管外表强硬，一想到公开演讲，他内心就感到畏惧。