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| /flɪntʃ/ |
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| | to make a sudden small movement because you are afraid , surprised , or in pain （因害怕、吃惊或疼痛而）退缩，畏缩 | Pamela flinched each time he yelled at her. 他每朝她叫嚷一次，帕梅拉就退缩一下。 | |
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| - | flinch from (doing) something
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| to avoid dealing with a difficult responsibility or decision |
| 躲避，逃避（责任或决定） |
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| We won’ t flinch from making tough decisions. 我们不会逃避作出艰难的决定。 |
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| - | not flinch
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| if someone does not flinch , they remain calm despite danger or shock |
| 不慌乱；保持镇静 |
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| McGahey withstood the pressure and criticism without flinching. 麦加希顶住压力和批评，毫不慌乱。 |
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