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darting

UK //ˈdɑːtɪŋ//US //ˈdɑːrtɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'darten',可能来自古法语 'dard'(意为“标枪”),最终源自拉丁语 'dardus'(意为“飞镖”)。

verb

❶ 指快速而突然地移动,通常用来描述人或动物迅速而轻快地从一个地方移动到另一个地方。

“The rabbit was darting across the field.”

(兔子在田野间快速穿梭。)

“Her eyes were darting around the room nervously.”

(她的眼睛紧张地在房间里四处张望。)

同义词:dashing, sprinting, rushing, scurrying, bolting

常见短语

darting glance — 形容快速而短暂的目光,通常表现出紧张或不安的情绪。

“She gave him a darting glance before looking away.”

(她快速瞥了他一眼,然后移开了视线。)