英语词汇“cringing”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Verb Many English teachers cringe when their students use the word “ain't.” I always cringe when I hear that song. Just the thought of eating broccoli makes me cringe. The dog cringed at the noise.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

His supporters may find his candor refreshing; his critics see a man comfortable making others cringe.

Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 Diplomats here still cringe at the 2010 dust-up in which the vice president nearly cut his trip short after the Israeli government announced an expansion of settlement construction soon after Air Force Two landed.

Tyler Pager, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 The audience, aligned with the city schlemiel, is invited to cringe in sympathy.

Natalia Winkelman, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 That’s not a bad thing in our opinion, though Honda reps would undoubtedly cringe at the suggestion.

Karl Brauer, Forbes, 12 July 2022 The show’s producers, Garden State Fireworks, experienced a computer glitch that caused 7,000 fireworks to go off in roughly 30 seconds, alarming spectators and generating news coverage that made city officials cringe.

Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2022 There are bits that might make some viewers cringe, like Macdonald's use of the R-word before launching into an uncomfortable bit about people with Down syndrome.

Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 30 May 2022 And not just because of the way Heard was pilloried and mocked in a fashion that would make Jay Leno cringe.

Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 Some will sing along... others (like me) will cringe.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 11 May 2022

Noun

The film has spawned a slew of sequels, some successful, some cringe-worthy.

Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 EJ Dickson and Brittany Spanos will explore what the vast corners of the rapidly growing app, from the serious to the cringe.

Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2021 But just breathe through the cringe and take comfort in knowing that sometimes, celebrities really are just like us — really awkward.

Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2021 Come for the cringe humor and comic culture, stay for Matthew Maher's delightfully unhinged performance as the kid's manic, oddball mentor.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Was that cringe moment of Tanya leaving the sunglasses behind in the script?

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 The Internet notoriously sees cringe as currency — with users dredging up the most embarrassing videos from the bowels of TikTok as a way to accrue likes via second-hand shame.

Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 Pavement pocks and gravel washboards that would cause the sports-sedan driver to cringe are taken smoothly in stride by the SUS's tall tire sidewalls and long-travel suspension.

Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 15 July 2022 It is fatally hobbled by a super heroic lead who has become cringe-inducingly incompetent since his last adventures.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 5 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English crengen; akin to Old English cringan to yield, Middle High German krank weak

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Noun

1597, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1983, in the meaning defined above

单词	cringing
释义	cringe 1 of 3 verb ˈkrinj cringed; cringing intransitive verb 1 : to recoil in distaste Americans cringed … at the use of a term now regarded as a slur William Safire 2 : to shrink in fear or servility The terrified animal cringed in the corner. 3 : to behave in an excessively humble or servile way beggars cringing to tourists for money 4 : to draw in or contract one's muscles involuntarily (as from cold or pain) … we cringe under the blasting wind … Charles S. Houston cringer noun cringe 2 of 3 noun : a cringing act specifically : a servile bow cringe 3 of 3 adjective slang : so embarrassing, awkward, etc. as to cause one to cringe : cringeworthy a cringe moment cringe comedy [=comedy involving jokes that make people uncomfortable] It's hard to find a movie from the early 2000s that isn't a little cringe. theringer.com Synonyms Verb blench flinch quail recoil shrink squinch wince See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Many English teachers cringe when their students use the word “ain't.” I always cringe when I hear that song. Just the thought of eating broccoli makes me cringe. The dog cringed at the noise. Recent Examples on the Web Verb His supporters may find his candor refreshing; his critics see a man comfortable making others cringe. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 Diplomats here still cringe at the 2010 dust-up in which the vice president nearly cut his trip short after the Israeli government announced an expansion of settlement construction soon after Air Force Two landed. Tyler Pager, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 The audience, aligned with the city schlemiel, is invited to cringe in sympathy. Natalia Winkelman, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 That’s not a bad thing in our opinion, though Honda reps would undoubtedly cringe at the suggestion. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 12 July 2022 The show’s producers, Garden State Fireworks, experienced a computer glitch that caused 7,000 fireworks to go off in roughly 30 seconds, alarming spectators and generating news coverage that made city officials cringe. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2022 There are bits that might make some viewers cringe, like Macdonald's use of the R-word before launching into an uncomfortable bit about people with Down syndrome. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 30 May 2022 And not just because of the way Heard was pilloried and mocked in a fashion that would make Jay Leno cringe. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 Some will sing along... others (like me) will cringe. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 11 May 2022 Noun The film has spawned a slew of sequels, some successful, some cringe-worthy. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 EJ Dickson and Brittany Spanos will explore what the vast corners of the rapidly growing app, from the serious to the cringe. Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2021 But just breathe through the cringe and take comfort in knowing that sometimes, celebrities really are just like us — really awkward. Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2021 Come for the cringe humor and comic culture, stay for Matthew Maher's delightfully unhinged performance as the kid's manic, oddball mentor. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Was that cringe moment of Tanya leaving the sunglasses behind in the script? Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 The Internet notoriously sees cringe as currency — with users dredging up the most embarrassing videos from the bowels of TikTok as a way to accrue likes via second-hand shame. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 Pavement pocks and gravel washboards that would cause the sports-sedan driver to cringe are taken smoothly in stride by the SUS's tall tire sidewalls and long-travel suspension. Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 15 July 2022 It is fatally hobbled by a super heroic lead who has become cringe-inducingly incompetent since his last adventures. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 5 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English crengen; akin to Old English cringan to yield, Middle High German krank weak First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Noun 1597, in the meaning defined above Adjective 1983, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing cringe cringe-y cringe comedy cringe-y cringe comedy Kids Definition cringe verb ˈkrinj cringed; cringing 1 : to shrink in fear : cower … when you see a dog cringe … You know somebody's been kicking at him. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Shiloh 2 : to show disgust or embarrassment at something He cringed at the suggestion of eating liver. cringing 1 of 2 adjective as in cowering Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cowering shrinking resigned submissive acquiescent yielding deferential unassertive compliant unaffected sheepish naive meek timid unaggressive ingenuous bashful subdued reserved humble diffident naïve passive plain demure unassuming retiring lowly introverted mousy shy unobtrusive modest unpretentious simple quiet self-deprecating mousey self-deprecatory down-to-earth self-effacing overmodest aw-shucks Antonyms & Near Antonyms arrogant haughty supercilious pretentious bumptious egotistical pompous conceited superior uppity presumptuous aggressive impudent huffy imperious egotistic forward smug confident peremptory assertive cheeky saucy presuming overweening uppish audacious brassy bold impertinent chesty hifalutin cocky hubristic lordly brash narcissistic highfalutin overconfident disdainful egocentric vain prideful condescending swaggering patronizing cocksure bombastic boastful toplofty huffish domineering high-and-mighty egoistic egoistical self-asserting dominant high-handed hoity-toity vainglorious toploftical overbearing fastuous dominating self-assertive high-hat self-satisfied self-contented showy ostentatious self-pleased uninhibited self-congratulatory flamboyant self-engrossed self-complacent unreserved braggy stuck-up self-obsessed pontificating magisterial self-affected self-confident self-important self-centered self-conceited swelled-headed immodest extraverted outgoing extroverted See More cringing 2 of 2 verb present participle of cringe 1 as in wincing to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust gruesome crime scene photos that made several jurors cringe Synonyms & Similar Words wincing flinching recoiling shuddering trembling hesitating shrinking quailing quivering shaking quaking squinching crouching blenching blanching twitching retreating whitening paling jerking faltering withdrawing reeling wavering receding retiring starting Antonyms & Near Antonyms approaching confronting advancing facing nearing defying challenging bearding See More 2 as in flinching to draw back or crouch down in fearful submission the puppy cringed when his master raised the rolled-up newspaper Synonyms & Similar Words flinching cowering quailing groveling recoiling grovelling fawning blanching shrinking kowtowing toadying squinching whitening blenching
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