creep in
US /kriːp ɪn/
UK /kriːp ɪn/
片語動詞
1.
悄然出現, 逐漸產生
to begin to happen or affect something gradually and almost unnoticed
範例:
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Doubts began to creep in about the success of the project.
對項目成功的疑慮開始悄然出現。
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A feeling of unease started to creep in as the night grew darker.
隨著夜色漸深，一種不安的感覺開始悄然襲來。
2.
溜進來, 悄悄進入
to enter a place quietly and secretly, often without being noticed
範例:
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The cat tried to creep in through the open window.
貓試圖從開著的窗戶溜進來。
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He managed to creep in without anyone noticing.
他設法悄悄溜進去，沒人注意到。
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