v.畏缩；退缩；抖缩
The dog cowered (down) under the table. 那只狗吓得蜷伏在桌子底下。
In face of difficulties, we should not cower but meet them bravely. 面临困难时我们不应该退缩，而应该勇敢地面对。
He cowered away/back as she raised her hand to hit him. 她扬手打他,他立即退缩开[向后退缩]。
