flinch

• 名词，指因疼痛、恐惧或惊讶而突然发生的、不自主的退缩或躲闪动作。也可表示畏缩、退缩的反应。

A noun referring to a sudden, involuntary movement or reaction, typically in response to pain, fear, or surprise.

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1. Sudden movementB2formal

   A quick, involuntary movement in response to pain, fear, or surprise.

   畏缩

   • He gave a slight flinch when the needle touched his skin.
   • She noticed his flinch during the scary scene in the movie.
   • The flinch was barely visible, but she saw it.

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2. B2informal

   A brief sign of hesitation or reluctance to do something.

   犹豫的迹象

   • He accepted the challenge without a flinch.
   • There was no flinch in her voice when she told the truth.
   • The soldier faced the danger without a flinch.

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• 动词，指因疼痛、恐惧或惊讶而突然不自觉地退缩或躲闪；也指因想避开不愉快的事物而畏缩、退避。

A verb used to describe the act of making a sudden, involuntary movement in response to pain, fear, or surprise, or to avoid something unpleasant.

1. Physical reaction to pain or threatB2formal

   To make a sudden, small movement because of pain, fear, or surprise.

   畏缩

   • He flinched when the doctor touched his wound.
   • She flinched at the sound of the loud explosion.
   • The dog flinched as the ball came flying toward it.

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2. Avoid or hesitateB2formal

   To avoid doing something because of fear, discomfort, or reluctance.

   退缩或犹豫

   • He didn't flinch from his responsibility to lead the team.
   • She flinched at the thought of public speaking.
   • They flinched from making the difficult decision.

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