hunched

• 形容身体姿势：背部和肩膀向前弯曲，通常由寒冷、年老 或专注引起。也指动物弓背缩身的姿态。

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.

   驼背的

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

   同义词bentcurvedroundedstooped

   反义词erectstraightupright

2. Crouched or drawn togetherB1informal

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

   蜷缩的

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

   同义词bentcurledhuddledstooped

   反义词erectupright

• 指弯曲身体或摆出弯曲、圆拱形的姿势，常伴有耸肩低头。

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.

   弓身

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

   同义词archbowcrouchcurvehumphunkerstoop

   反义词straightenstretch

2. Assume a crouched positionB1formal

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

   弓背弯腰

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

   同义词bendcrouchhuddlehunkersquatstoop

   反义词extendstraightenstretchunbend

短语动词变体hunch over