
好词典

源自古英语'stalu'(偷窃),后演变为中古英语'stalken'(潜行),与古挪威语'stelkr'(杆)有关,体现'隐蔽移动'和'植物茎干'双重含义。
❶ 植物的茎或秆,指支撑叶子、花朵或果实的细长部分。常见于描述草本植物或庄稼的主干。
“The sunflower has a thick, hairy stalk.”
(向日葵的茎粗壮且多毛。)
“He cut the stalk of the rose carefully.”
(他小心地剪下玫瑰的花茎。)
❶ 悄悄跟踪或骚扰某人,通常带有威胁性或不受欢迎的意图。常用于描述对名人或前伴侣的骚扰行为。
“The paparazzi stalk celebrities for photos.”
(狗仔队跟踪偷拍名人照片。)
“She got a restraining order against the man who stalked her.”
(她对跟踪她的男子申请了限制令。)
stalk someone online — 通过网络持续关注或骚扰某人,可能包括查看其社交媒体、发送不受欢迎的信息等行为。
“It's illegal to stalk someone online by constantly messaging them.”
(通过不断发信息在网上跟踪他人是违法行为。)