quail at meaning in English
畏缩
Examples
- It cannot be that lion - heart quails at the coming conflict
我的勇士不该为这次决斗胆怯 - He quailed at the prospect before him
他对自己的前途感到惶恐。 - She quailed at the prospect of addressing such a large crowd
她想到要在大庭广众之中讲话心里就发毛 - She quailed at the thought of having to address a large crowd
想到必须向一大群人演说，她就感到畏惧。 - The boy quailed at the sight
男孩看到那情景而畏缩。