hunched

• Описывает позу, при которой спина и плечи согнуты вперёд, часто из-за холода, возраста или сосредоточенности.

Describes a posture where the back and shoulders are curved forward, often due to cold, age, or concentration.

1. Bent over or curvedB1formal

   Having the back and shoulders bent forward, often due to age, fatigue, or poor posture.

   Сгорбленный

   • The old man walked with a hunched back.
   • She sat hunched over her desk for hours.
   • He was hunched against the cold wind.

   Synonymsbentcurvedroundedstooped

   Antonymserectstraightupright

2. Crouched or drawn togetherB1informal

   To be in a position where the body is pulled in tightly, often for protection or warmth.

   Сгорбленный

   • The cat was hunched in the corner, ready to pounce.
   • They were hunched together under the blanket.
   • He hunched his shoulders against the rain.

   Synonymsbentcurledhuddledstooped

   Antonymserectupright

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия сгибания или принятия изогнутой или округлой позы, часто с поднятыми плечами и опущенной головой.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or drawing oneself into a curved or rounded posture, often with the shoulders raised and the head lowered.

1. Bend forwardB1formal

   To bend or arch the back and shoulders forward, often due to cold, discomfort, or habit.

   Сгибаться

   • He hunched his shoulders against the cold wind.
   • She hunched over her desk while studying.
   • The old man hunched forward as he walked.

   Synonymsarchbowcrouchcurvehumphunkerstoop

   Antonymsstraightenstretch

2. Assume a crouched positionB1formal

   To sit or stand with the back curved and shoulders raised.

   Сгорбиться

   • The cat hunched down before pouncing.
   • He hunched in the corner to avoid being seen.
   • They hunched together to stay warm.

   Synonymsbendcrouchhuddlehunkersquatstoop

   Antonymsextendstraightenstretchunbend

Phrasal variantshunch over