crouch — to lower one's body by bending the knees and hips, typically to hide or prepare to move
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to lower one's body by bending the knees and hips, typically to hide or prepare to move
Pronunciation (IPA): /kraʊtʃ/
Korean meaning: 몸을 낮추다, 웅크리다
Korean pronunciation: **크라**우치
Example Sentences
- The photographer had to crouch awkwardly to get the perfect shot of the tiny flower.
- My knees made weird crackling sounds when I crouched to pick up my keys – I'm getting old!
- The basketball player crouched at the free-throw line, concentrating intensely.
crouch
VERB//kraʊtʃ//
to lower one's body by bending the knees and hips, typically to hide or prepare to move
someone lowering their body by bending the knees and hips to hide from view
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Crouch behind the couch, then vouch for the truth!
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Origin
14세기 중세 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '구부리다'라는 의미였습니다. 프랑스어 'crochir'(갈고리 모양으로 구부리다)에서 온 것으로 추정됩니다.
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“The photographer had to crouch awkwardly to get the perfect shot of the tiny flower.”
“My knees made weird crackling sounds when I crouched to pick up my keys – I'm getting old!”
“The basketball player crouched at the free-throw line, concentrating intensely.”
“I crouched behind the sofa during the scary movie, peeking through my fingers.”
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