| 释义 |
hun·ker
I. \ˈhəŋkə(r)\ intransitive verb
(hunkered ; hunkered ; hunkering \-k(ə)riŋ\ ; hunkers)
Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hokra to crouch, creep, hūka to squat — more at hawker
: crouch, squat — usually used with down
< hunkered down around the deerskin which they were scraping — Kenneth Roberts >
< hunkered down on his heels — Luke Short >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
1. usually capitalized : a member of the conservative section of the Democratic party in New York, 1845-1848
2. : a conservative in any respect : a person opposed to change or innovation
< to this day there are hunkers … who object to it — H.L.Mencken >
III. intransitive verb
Etymology: hunker (I)
: to settle in or dig in for a sustained period — used with down
< hunker down for a good long wait — New Yorker > |