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单词 cringing
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Definition of cringing in English:

cringing

adjective ˈkrɪn(d)ʒɪŋˈkrɪndʒɪŋ
  • 1Bent in fear or apprehension.

    he lugged his carry-on bag and computer case past cringing passengers wary of being hit
    1. 1.1 Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
      we are surrounded by cringing yes-men and sycophants
    2. 1.2 Experiencing embarrassment or disgust.
      he was left cringing with embarrassment after stumbling over his lines during a West End performance of Macbeth

Definition of cringing in US English:

cringing

adjectiveˈkrɪndʒɪŋˈkrinjiNG
  • 1Bent in fear or apprehension.

    he lugged his carry-on bag and computer case past cringing passengers wary of being hit
    1. 1.1 Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
      we are surrounded by cringing yes-men and sycophants
    2. 1.2 Experiencing embarrassment or disgust.
      he was left cringing with embarrassment after stumbling over his lines during a West End performance of Macbeth
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