flinch
verb
UK/flɪntʃ/
US/flɪntʃ/
Definitions of flinch verb
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to pain, fear, or surprise.
（因疼痛或恐惧）突然畏缩；退缩
He didn't even flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
医生给他打针时，他甚至没有退缩。
She flinched as the chair collapsed.
椅子倒塌时，她畏缩了一下。
He tried to appear brave, but he still flinched when he heard the loud bang.
他试图表现得很勇敢，但听到巨响时还是退缩了。
Phrasal Verbs of flinch
- flinch from something/doing something
to shy away from engaging in an activity that is perceived as unpleasant or causing discomfort
回避（令人不快或痛苦的事）
• She flinched from learning new skills because she was afraid of failing.
她因为害怕失败而躲避学习新技能。