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skulk

/skuhlk/US // skʌlk //UK // (skʌlk) //

潜伏,溜须拍马,鬼混,潜行

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows.
    • : to move in a stealthy manner; slink: The panther skulked through the bush.
    • : British. to shirk duty; malinger.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person who skulks.
    • : a pack or group of foxes.
    • : Rare. an act or instance of skulking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • This is not a time to manipulate or skulk into situations sideways, attempting to give a false impression of nonchalance.

  • It is lawful to pray God that we be not led into temptation; but not lawful to skulk from those that come to us.

  • Darkness fell quickly, and in the gathering gloom they saw two more figures skulk into the cabin.

  • They should have done a better job of brainwashing, if they expected him to skulk in like a scared rabbit!

  • Jenkins here is a fat-head for sleep, while Moore is a young sailor but a damned old soldier and would sooner skulk than work.

  • Your own people will not own you, and no tribe of redmen would have you in their wigwams; you skulk among petticoated warriors.