testudinate

英 [tes'tjuːdɪneɪt] 美 [tes'tuːdəˌneɪt]

词性

动词

基本解释

adj.[动] 龟甲状的

网络释义

像龟一样缩进壳中;变成龟;退缩;收缩

例证

1. Some people tend to testudinate when they are faced with a challenging situation.
有些人在面对困难的情况时倾向于退缩。

2. He testudinated and avoided taking responsibility for his mistake.
他退缩了,避免为自己的错误负责。

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