shrink back at the sight of; flinch from
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to shrink back at the sight of; to flinch from; to recoil
formalUsed to describe someone who gives up or retreats when facing difficulties, dangers, or challenges beyond their ability. Often carries a negative connotation of lacking courage or perseverance.
Nà那
lǐ里
de的
gōng工
zuò作
tiáo条
jiàn件
tài太
jiān艰
kǔ苦
le了
，
ràng让
hěn很
duō多
qiú求
zhí职
zhě者
wàng望
ér而
què却
bù步
。
The working conditions there are so harsh that many job seekers shrink back at the thought of applying.
Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
de的
jià价
gé格
áng昂
guì贵
，
lìng令
bù不
shǎo少
pǔ普
tōng通
gù顾
kè客
wàng望
ér而
què却
bù步
。
The high prices at this restaurant deter many ordinary customers.
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Suī虽
rán然
qián前
fāng方
de的
kùn困
nan难
chóng重
chóng重
，
dàn但
wǒ我
men们
jué绝
bù不
néng能
wàng望
ér而
què却
bù步
。
Although there are many difficulties ahead, we must never flinch from them.