furtive

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GRE Collins 1

s. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

a. 秘密的, 隐密的, 偷偷摸摸的

Collins 星级

16,387

BNC 频率

17,887

使用频率

furtive 来自拉丁语 furtivus，意为“偷窃的”。其中 furt- 代表“偷窃”，可以帮助你联想到与秘密或隐藏行为相关的含义。

例句

1. She gave a furtive glance at the clock during the meeting.

她在会议期间偷偷看了一眼钟表。

2. The cat moved in a furtive manner, trying not to be seen by the birds.

猫咪以偷偷摸摸的方式移动，试图不被鸟儿看到。

3. He made a furtive attempt to hide the candy in his pocket.

他偷偷尝试把糖果藏在口袋里。