furtive

furtive

英/ ˈfɜːtɪv /

美/ ˈfɜːrtɪv /

简明
柯林斯

adj.偷偷摸摸的，隐秘的；鬼鬼祟祟的，秘密的，遮遮掩掩的

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英英释义

adj.
- 1
  marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
  同义词：sneak(a) / sneaky / stealthy / surreptitious
- 2
  secret and sly or sordid
  同义词：backstair / backstairs

双语例句
权威例句

1
He looked sly and furtive.
他显得偷偷摸摸，鬼鬼祟祟。
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2
His furtive behaviour aroused our suspicion.
他鬼鬼祟祟的行为引起了我们的怀疑。
《新英汉大辞典》
3
With a furtive glance over her shoulder, she unlocked the door and entered the house.
随着越过其肩的鬼鬼祟祟的一瞥，她打开锁进了那房子。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

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adj.
鬼鬼祟祟的，秘密的
secret / underground / chamber / inside / cabinet

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