For a moment I thought he was going to kiss me. I recoiled in horror.

一时间我认为他要吻我。我惊恐地躲开了。

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For a moment I thought father was going to beat me, and I recoiled in horror.

有一刻我以为父亲要打我，所以我满怀恐惧地往后退缩。

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I almost recoiled in fear.

我几乎就在恐惧之中退缩了。

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He approached me and I recoiled.

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