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词汇 haunch
释义 haunch
noun[ C ]
uk /hɔːntʃ/ us /hɑːntʃ/
a back leg of an animal with four legs and the part of the back near its tail: (动物的)腰腿肉
She patted the horse's glossy black haunch.
Meerkats have the charming habit of sitting up on their haunches and basking in the early morning sun.
a piece of meat consisting of an animal's back leg and part of the back near the tail:
a haunch of venison
 on your haunches
balanced in a position with your feet on the ground, your legs bent and your bottom close to the ground:
She was sitting on her haunches.
The soldier squatted on his haunches, cradling a rifle.
He crouched on his haunches and looked carefully at the animal tracks.
 to your haunches
into a position with your feet on the ground, your legs bent and your bottom close to the ground:
Suddenly, she felt as though her legs wouldn't carry her and dropped to her haunches.
The band members sank to their haunches and encouraged the rest of us to do the same.
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haunch | American Dictionary


haunch
noun[ C ]
us/hɔntʃ, hɑntʃ/
the top part of the leg between the knee and the waist
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