cringe /krɪndʒ/ TEM8 ( cringing, cringed, cringes )

• 1. 

  V-I If you cringe at something, you feel embarrassed or disgusted, and perhaps show this feeling in your expression or by making a slight movement. 感到局促不安

  例：

  Molly had cringed when Ann started picking up the guitar.

  安伸手去拿吉他时，莫利感到局促不安。

  例：

  Chris had cringed at the thought of using her own family for publicity.

  克里斯一想到要利用家人做宣传就感到局促不安。