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shrink back

/ʃrɪŋk bæk/

الترجمة: التراجع أو الابتعاد عن شيء ما، خاصة خوفًا أو دهشة أو انزعاجًا؛ الانقباض أو الارتداد.

مدخل واحد

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/ʃrɪŋk bæk/B2formal
  • arالتراجع أو الابتعاد عن شيء ما، خاصة خوفًا أو دهشة أو انزعاجًا؛ الانقباض أو الارتداد.

To move away or draw back from something, especially out of fear, surprise, or discomfort; to recoil or flinch.

  1. Move away in fearB2formal

    To move backwards or away from something because of fear, disgust, or shock.

    arالتراجع خوفًا

    • She shrank back from the edge of the cliff.
    • He shrank back in horror at the sight of the spider.
    • The child shrank back when the dog barked loudly.
  2. Avoid or withdrawB2formal

    To avoid doing something because it is unpleasant or frightening.

    arالإحجام

    • He shrank back from the responsibility of leading the team.
    • She shrank back from making a difficult decision.
    • They shrank back from confronting the issue directly.