quail
/ˈkweɪl/
American
- n. 鹌鹑
- v. 胆怯, 畏缩
- Definition
- n. a small round-bodied game bird
- v. to show fear or lose courage suddenly
- Example
- He didn't quail even when the boss shouted at him.
- 即使老板对他大吼大叫，他也没有退缩。