skulk

英 [skʌlk] 美 [skʌlk]

• v. 躲躲闪闪；潜行；（英）逃避（工作等）
• n. 潜伏者；藏匿者；一群狐狸

英英释义

Verb:

1. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

2. avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

3. move stealthily;

   "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"
   

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. The burglar skulk behind the door when he hear someone talking.
   当窃贼听到有人谈话时即躲在门后。
2. I don't want reporters skulking around my house.
   我不愿看到记者在我家周围偷偷摸摸地走动。

经典引文

• David had..followed her and Freytag about, skulking along very like a private detective.

  出自： K. A. Porter

• He skulked around the..house, seeking entry.

  出自： M. Ignatieff

近反义词

【近义词】

• lurk 潜藏
• prowl 潜行以觅食
• creep 蹑手蹑脚地走...
• loiter 闲荡
• lie in wait 伏击
• sneak 偷偷摸摸做
• slink 偷偷溜走
• steal 偷
• hide 藏
• soldier 士兵
• crawl 爬行
• malinger 装病（以逃避工作）...