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cringe

/ˈkrɪndʒ/ American
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  • v. 畏缩, 感到尴尬
  • n. 尴尬, 难堪
Definition
  • v. to feel embarrassed or draw back because of something unpleasant
  • n. a feeling of embarrassment or discomfort
Example
I always cringe when I hear my own recorded voice.
每次听到自己录音里的声音,我都会浑身不自在。