龟缩
guī​suō

hole up

  • created sense approved 龟缩/龜縮 · guī​suō · hole up

    龟缩 / 龜縮

    guī​suō

    hole up

    to hide or take cover in a fortified or safe position, often implying cowardice or a defensive stance

    敌军在重重围困下，只能龟缩在城内不敢露面。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 龟缩/龜縮 · guī​suō · withdraw

    龟缩 / 龜縮

    guī​suō

    withdraw

    to shrink back or pull in, typically referring to physical movement like a turtle retracting into its shell

    乌龟一受惊就把头龟缩进壳里。

    created sense