stoop

• 一个多义词：身体上部向前下方弯曲的动作；盛圣水的小盆；或房屋正门前的小门廊或台阶。

A noun with multiple meanings: an inclination of the upper body forward and downward; a small basin for holy water; or a small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house.

1. Forward bend of the bodyB1formal

   A posture where the upper part of the body is bent forward and downward.

   弯腰

   • He walked with a slight stoop due to his age.
   • Her stoop made it difficult to see the horizon.
   • The old man's stoop was a result of years of hard labor.

   同义词bendbowhunchslouch

2. Holy water basinC1formal

   A small basin or vessel used to hold holy water, typically found at the entrance of a church.

   圣水盆

   • She dipped her fingers in the stoop as she entered the church.
   • The stone stoop was intricately carved with religious symbols.
   • He paused at the stoop to bless himself before the service.

   同义词stoup

3. Front porch or stepsB1informalamerican

   A small porch, platform, or set of steps leading to the front entrance of a house.

   门廊台阶

   • They sat on the stoop and watched the neighbors walk by.
   • The children played on the stoop until dinner time.
   • She left a package on the stoop for the delivery driver.

   同义词doorstepentryporch

• 动词，指身体向前和向下弯曲，或指在行为或道德上降低自己的身份。

A verb used to indicate the act of bending forward and downward, or lowering oneself physically or morally.

1. Bend forwardB1formal

   To bend one's back forward from the waist downward, often to pick something up or pass through a low space.

   弯腰

   • He had to stoop to pick up the coin from the floor.
   • She stooped under the low doorway to enter the room.
   • The gardener stooped to pull out the weeds.

   同义词bendbowcrouchhunchhunker down

   反义词straighten

2. Lower oneself morallyB2formal

   To act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; to debase oneself morally.

   降低人格

   • I would never stoop to cheating on a test.
   • He stooped to spreading lies about his competitor.
   • She refused to stoop to their level of rudeness.

   同义词abasedebasedegradedemeanhumblelowersink

   反义词elevatehonor

3. Swoop downC1formal

   To descend swiftly, as if on prey.

   俯冲

   • The eagle stooped down to catch the rabbit.
   • The hawk stooped from the sky with incredible speed.
   • The falcon stooped on its target without hesitation.

   同义词descenddiveplummetpounceswoop

   反义词ascendrisesoar

4. Sag or bend overB2formal

   To sag, bend, or bend over or down, often due to weight or pressure.

   弯曲或弯下

   • The old shelf began to stoop under the weight of the books.
   • The branches stooped low with the heavy snow.
   • The fence stooped after the storm.

   同义词bendbowcrouchdroophunchleansagslouch

   反义词straightenupright

5. Habitual postureB1formal

   To carry oneself, often habitually, with the head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward.

   驼背

   • He tends to stoop when he walks, making him look shorter.
   • Years of desk work caused her to stoop.
   • The old man stooped as he shuffled down the street.

   同义词hunchslouch

   反义词straighten

短语动词变体stoop to