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lurk

UK //lɜːk//US //lɜːrk//

词源

源自中古英语 lurken,可能来自斯堪的纳维亚语系,与古挪威语 'lúka'(关闭)有关,原意为隐藏或潜伏。

verb

❶ 指人或动物悄悄地躲藏或潜伏在某处,通常带有不怀好意或准备突袭的意味。

“The cat lurked behind the sofa, waiting to pounce on the toy.”

(猫咪躲在沙发后面,准备扑向玩具。)

“Danger lurks in the dark alley at night.”

(夜晚的黑暗小巷里潜藏着危险。)

❶ 在网络语境中指长时间在线但不发言,只观察他人互动的行为。

“She doesn't post often, just lurks in the chat group.”

(她不常发消息,只是在聊天群里潜水。)

“Many people lurk on social media without commenting.”

(许多人在社交媒体上潜水而不评论。)

同义词:hide, skulk, sneak, loiter, prowl

noun

❶ 指潜伏或隐藏的状态或行为,常用于描述潜在的危险或威胁。

“The constant lurk of danger made everyone nervous.”

(持续存在的危险潜伏让每个人都感到紧张。)

“In the jungle, the lurk of predators is ever-present.”

(在丛林中,捕食者的潜伏无处不在。)

同义词:ambush, concealment, hiding

常见短语

lurk in the shadows — 形容某人或某物隐藏在暗处不被人发现,通常带有神秘或危险的意味。

“The spy lurked in the shadows, gathering intelligence.”

(间谍潜伏在暗处,收集情报。)

lurk behind — 指悄悄跟随或隐藏在某人或某物后面,可能带有监视或伺机行动的意图。

“The paparazzi lurked behind the celebrity's car.”

(狗仔队潜伏在名人车后跟踪。)