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prowl
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- pronunciation:
- praUl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
prowls, prowling, prowled |
| definition 1: |
to move around slowly and secretly, like an animal looking for prey.
小心地走动
The burglars prowled around the house.窃贼在房子周围小心地走动。- synonyms:
- creep, lurk, sneak
- similar words:
- stalk, steal
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| definition 2: |
to move or roam quietly and secretly, searching for something.
秘密地巡视
The police were prowling the area for the suspect.警察在地区秘密地巡视以搜索嫌犯。- similar words:
- explore, hunt, range, roam, search, wander
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| related words: |
edge |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of roaming in a secret, quiet way.
潜行, 徘徊
The cat was on the prowl.猫在潜行。
- similar words:
- hunt
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