1. The dog cringed at the sight of a snake. 那条狗看见了一条蛇便畏缩不前。
2. The word "cringe" is often used to describe the feeling of intense embarrassment in witnessing a certain kind of British comedy. “局促不安”一词经常用来形容人们在观看某种英国喜剧时那种强烈的尴尬感。
3. Children too little to control their own bodies or even have a clear sense that they are separate entities will cringe and cry at raised voices. 孩子太小还不能控制它们自己的身体，甚至还不清楚它们是独立实体，它们会害怕并提高声音哭。
英英解释
v.
1. draw back, as with fear or pain
2. show submission or fear
