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词汇 hunker down
释义
Idiom
hunker down
to stay in a place or situation.
Members of Congress were hunkered down for weeks of debate on the issue.It had been raining since early morning, a perfect day to hunker down behind the computer and get some work done.

Phr V
hunker down
hunkers, hunkering, hunkered
hunker down
American to sit close to the ground with your knees bent
We hunkered down around the campfire toasting marshmallows.
American to make yourself comfortable or to get ready so that you can stay in a place for a long time
The audience hunkered down with their popcorn waiting for the movie to start.
phrasehunker down1. hunker down AmE to bend your knees so that you are sitting on your heels very close to the ground: "I just hunkered down by the cash register as soon as he pulled out a gun", said one witness. SIMILAR TO: squat, crouch down2. hunker down AmE to make yourself comfortable in a safe place, especially for a long time: If you feel like just hunkering down in your room you can order dinner from our 24-hour room service.be hunkered down You were hunkered down so cozy I didn't like to disturb you.3. hunker down AmE informal to prepare yourself for a difficult situation: Negotiators hunkered down for a weekend of non-stop talks in the hope of averting a Monday morning strike. SIMILAR TO: prepare

hunker down

1. Literally, to squat. The magician hunkered down to the eye level of the children.
2. To seek refuge in a particular place or area. We hunkered down at home with some movies while the blizzard raged all weekend.
3. To work or begin to work on something in a determined matter. I can't believe I didn't get an A on my project after I'd hunkered down all weekend to do it!
4. To stubbornly maintain some belief. It seems he's hunkered down and will never see me as anything but the villain in his life.

hunker down (on something)

Fig. to squat down on one's heels, a stool, a stone, etc. Jeff hunkered down on the pavement and watched the world go by. He hunkered down to take a rest.

hunker down

v.
1. To sit on the heels with the knees bent forward; squat: My personal trainer hunkered down to help me with the barbells.
2. To take shelter or refuge: The campers hunkered down in the cabin during the blizzard.
3. To hold stubbornly to some position: The candidates hunkered down and refused to admit their mistakes.
4. To apply oneself and start working seriously at something: You need to hunker down and study if you're going to pass that test.
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