testudinate

adj.[动] 龟甲状的

像龟一样缩进壳中；变成龟；退缩；收缩

动词

1. Some people tend to testudinate when they are faced with a challenging situation.
有些人在面对困难的情况时倾向于退缩。

2. He testudinated and avoided taking responsibility for his mistake.
他退缩了，避免为自己的错误负责。