sneak

• Прилагательное, описывающее кого-то или что-то, действующее тайно, скрытно или хитро, часто чтобы избежать обнаружения.

An adjective describing someone or something that acts in a secret, stealthy, or sly manner, often to avoid detection.

1. Secretive or stealthyB1informal

   Characterized by quiet, cautious, and secretive behavior to avoid being noticed.

   Скрытый

   • He took a sneak peek at the birthday presents.
   • They made a sneak attack on the enemy camp.
   • She gave him a sneak glance across the room.

   Synonymsclandestinecovertfurtivesecretiveslystealthyunderhanded

   Antonymscandiddirectforthrightopenovert

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, считающегося скрытным, тайным и презренным, часто того, кто крадётся или пробирается с незаконными намерениями, или того, кто действует как информатор или подсадная утка для полиции.

A noun referring to a person regarded as underhanded, furtive, and contemptible, often one who prowls or sneaks about with unlawful intentions, or someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.

1. Underhanded personB2informal

   A person regarded as dishonest, sly, or contemptible in their actions.

   Подлый человек

   • He's such a sneak; he told the teacher about our plan.
   • Don't trust him, he's a real sneak.
   • She felt like a sneak for reading his diary.

   Synonymscadrascalratscoundrelsnakeweasel

2. Prowler or trespasserB2formal

   Someone who moves stealthily, often with unlawful intentions.

   Злоумышленник

   • The security guard caught a sneak trying to enter the building after hours.
   • A sneak was seen lurking around the warehouse last night.
   • The police arrested a sneak who had been stealing from cars.

   Synonymsintruderlurkerprowlerskulkertrespasser

3. Informer or decoyC1informal

   A person who acts as an informant or decoy for authorities, such as the police.

   Информатор или приманка

   • The detective used a sneak to gather information on the gang.
   • He was known as a sneak who worked with the FBI.
   • The operation relied on a sneak to lure the suspect out.

   Synonymscanarydecoyfinkinformantinformernarcratsnitchsquealerstool pigeonstoolietattletale

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения тихого и скрытного передвижения, чтобы остаться незамеченным, или выполнения чего-либо скрытным образом.

A verb used to indicate moving quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed, or doing something in a stealthy manner.

irregular verb

1. Move stealthilyB1informal

   To move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed.

   Красться

   • He sneaked out of the house while everyone was asleep.
   • The cat sneaked up on the bird.
   • She sneaked into the room without making a sound.

   Synonymscreeplurkpadprowlskulkslinkstealtiptoe

   Antonymsmarchparadestrut

2. Secretly bring or takeB1informal

   To bring, take, or put something in a secretive or furtive manner.

   Тайно пронести

   • He sneaked a snack into the movie theater.
   • She sneaked a look at the test answers.
   • They sneaked the gift into the house before the party.

   Synonymsslipsmugglespirittuckwhisk

3. StealB2informal

   To take something that belongs to someone else, often in a sneaky way.

   Украсть

   • Someone sneaked my wallet while I wasn't looking.
   • He sneaked a few cookies from the jar.
   • They sneaked the money from the drawer.

   Synonymsabstractappropriatefilchliftnickpilferpinchpurloinstealswipe

4. Pass on secretlyB2informal

   To give or pass something to someone in a stealthy or secretive manner.

   Передать тайком

   • She sneaked a note to her friend during class.
   • He sneaked the information to the reporter.
   • They sneaked the documents out of the office.

   Synonymsplantslipsmuggle

Phrasal variantssneak awaysneak insneak offsneak outsneak up