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The meaning of Hunker-down

Hunker-down – definition

idiom

Hold stubbornly to a position

idiom

Crouch or squat into a low position

phrasal verb

To sit with your knees bent in front of you so that your buttocks are almost resting on your heels

Usage examples:

We hunkered down near the campfire., we hunkered down in the cellar while the storm raged outside.,…

Hunker-down translation into English

Hunker-down: translate from English into Chinese

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蹲下来

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Hurken neer

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S'accroupir

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Bücken

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आश्रय लेना

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Accovacciarsi

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쭈그리고 앉다

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Сидеть на корточках

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Agacharse

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