creeping
US /ˈkriː.pɪŋ/
UK /ˈkriː.pɪŋ/
形容詞
1.
爬行, 蔓延
moving slowly and carefully, especially close to the ground
範例:
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The cat was creeping silently towards the bird.
貓正悄悄地爬向那隻鳥。
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A creeping vine covered the old wall.
一株爬行的藤蔓覆蓋了老牆。
2.
悄然滋生, 緩慢蔓延
developing or spreading gradually and almost imperceptibly
範例:
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There's a creeping sense of unease in the office.
辦公室裡有一種悄然滋生的不安感。
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The creeping inflation is a concern for the economy.
悄然上升的通貨膨脹是經濟的一個擔憂。