quail at

英 美
  • v.畏缩
  • at prep.在;向,朝;处于…状态;在…远;(用于速度、比率等)以,达
  • quail n.鹌鹑vi.畏缩;胆怯
Verb:
  1. anticipate with dread or anxiety

    1. She quailed at the prospect of addressing such a large crowd.
      她想到要在大庭广众之中讲话心里就发毛。
    2. The boy quailed at the sight.
      男孩看到那情景而畏缩。