creeping

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英文释义

n a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
v move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
v to go stealthily or furtively
v grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface)
v show submission or fear

中文翻译

n. 爬行
a. 爬行的

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记忆技巧

creeping 由词根 creep（爬行）和后缀 -ing（表示进行时或性质）组成。可以记住 creep 是爬行的意思，加上 -ing 就表示正在爬行的状态。

例句

1. The cat was creeping quietly through the garden.
猫悄悄地在花园里爬行。
2. I felt a creeping sense of anxiety before the exam.
考试前我感到一阵逐渐升起的焦虑。
3. The fog was creeping in as the sun began to set.
随着太阳开始落山，雾气逐渐弥漫进来。

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