to sit down on your heels

We hunkered down around the campfire, toasting marshmallows. 我们蹲在篝火旁烤软糖饼吃。

to make yourself comfortable in a place or situation, or to prepare to stay in a place or position for a long time, usually in order to achieve something or for protection

The press have hunkered down for the night outside the palace, waiting for news of the royal birth. 媒体在王宫外守候了一夜，等候王室添丁的消息。