flinch — to make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain
Pronunciation (IPA): /flɪntʃ/
Korean meaning: 두려움이나 고통에 대한 본능적 반응으로 얼굴이나 몸을 움찔하다, 움츠리다
Korean pronunciation: **플**린치
Example Sentences
- The brave knight didn't flinch even when the dragon breathed fire right at his face.
- I always flinch when my mom suddenly appears while I'm playing games.
- The experienced surgeon never flinches during complicated operations.
flinch
VERB//flɪntʃ//
to make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain
Instinctive recoil from approaching pain
Move inch by inch, then flinch from the pinch!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어 'flenchir'(구부리다, 굽히다)에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '옆으로 비키다'라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 물리적 고통이나 두려움에 대한 즉각적인 반응을 나타내는 단어로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The brave knight didn't flinch even when the dragon breathed fire right at his face.”
“I always flinch when my mom suddenly appears while I'm playing games.”
“The experienced surgeon never flinches during complicated operations.”
“She flinched when she heard the horror movie soundtrack coming from her brother's room.”
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