creep - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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爬行, 悄悄移动

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

The spider, with delicate precision, began to creep across the ceiling.
蜘蛛以细腻的精确度开始在天花板上爬行。
In the garden, the inchworm started to creep along the stem of the flower.
在花园里，尺蠖开始沿着花的茎爬行。
The mountaineer carefully began to creep down the steep slope.
登山者小心翼翼地开始沿着陡峭的斜坡爬行。
In the dark cave, the explorer had to creep through narrow passages.
在黑暗的洞穴中，探险者不得不爬行穿过狭窄的通道。
The caterpillar, in its early stage of transformation, would creep along the leaf before transforming into a butterfly.
毛毛虫在变形的早期阶段，会在变成蝴蝶之前沿着叶子爬行。

同义词：

爬行, 悄悄移动

to move slowly and quietly, especially in order to avoid being noticed or to approach someone unnoticed

The cat crept through the tall grass, stalking its prey.
猫爬行穿过高高的草丛，追踪它的猎物。
As the detective observed the suspect's hideout, he saw a shadowy figure creep along the alley.
当侦探观察嫌疑人的藏身之处时，他看到一个黑影沿着小巷潜行。
In the moonlit night, the spy crept along the perimeter of the enemy camp.
在月光照耀的夜晚，间谍潜行沿着敌人营地的周边。
Fearing they would disturb the nesting birds, the birdwatchers decided to creep quietly through the forest to observe them.
害怕会打扰到筑巢的鸟儿，观鸟者们决定悄悄地爬行穿过森林去观察它们。

同义词：

爬行, 缓慢生长

to grow slowly along the ground or another surface, typically by extending stems or branches

The ivy began to creep along the garden wall, creating a lush green covering.
常春藤开始沿着花园墙蔓延，形成了一片郁郁葱葱的绿色覆盖物。
The vines of the pumpkin plant started to creep across the garden.
南瓜藤开始在整个花园里蔓延。
The strawberry plants were carefully arranged to creep along the edges of the raised bed.
草莓植株被精心安排以沿着高床的边缘蔓延。
As the wildflowers thrived in the meadow, they started to creep along the edges.
当野花在草地上茁壮成长时，它们开始沿着边缘蔓延。

巴结, 谄媚

to act or behave in a servile manner, often characterized by exaggerated humility

The employee would always creep to the boss, offering constant compliments and nodding excessively to gain favor.
这名员工总是巴结老板，不断提供赞美并过度点头以赢得青睐。
The actor, eager to impress the director, would creep on set.
渴望给导演留下深刻印象的演员会在片场爬行。
Wanting to be in the teacher's good graces, the student would creep by staying late after class.
为了得到老师的青睐，这个学生课后留下来拍马屁。
Aware of the supervisor's preferences, the team member decided to creep by consistently endorsing their ideas.
意识到主管的偏好，团队成员决定通过一贯支持他们的想法来奉承。
The aspiring artist, desperate for recognition, would creep to influential gallery owners
渴望被认可的艺术家会爬向有影响力的画廊老板。

同义词：

爬行, 缓慢蔓延

(of something) to slowly and steadily spread or move, often in a way that is hard to notice at first

The fog crept across the valley at dawn.
黎明时分，雾气悄然蔓延过山谷。
The influence of new technology crept into every part of the business.
新技术的影响悄然渗透到业务的每个部分。
Time seemed to creep during the long meeting.
在漫长的会议中，时间似乎在爬行。
Doubt began to creep into her mind during the meeting.
会议期间，怀疑开始悄悄潜入她的脑海。
The temperature crept higher throughout the afternoon.
整个下午温度都在缓慢上升。