夹起尾巴
jiā​qǐ​wěi​ba

back down

  • created sense approved 夹起尾巴/夾起尾巴 · jiā​qǐ​wěi​ba · back down

    夹起尾巴 / 夾起尾巴

    jiā​qǐ​wěi​ba

    back down

    to adopt a humble or cautious attitude after being intimidated, defeated, or placed in a humiliating situation

    受到批评之后，他不得不夹起尾巴做人。

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  • created sense approved 夹起尾巴/夾起尾巴 · jiā​qǐ​wěi​ba · tuck tail

    夹起尾巴 / 夾起尾巴

    jiā​qǐ​wěi​ba

    tuck tail

    to tuck one's tail between one's legs, typically describing an animal's reaction to fear or defeat

    看到凶猛的大狗，那只小狗吓得夹起尾巴跑了。

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