sneaking

• Описывает чувство или подозрение, которое открыто не выражается или не признаётся, часто постепенно нарастающее по интенсивности.

Describes a feeling or suspicion that is not openly expressed or acknowledged, often gradually growing in intensity.

1. Not openly expressedB2informal

   A feeling or suspicion that is not openly stated or fully acknowledged, often persistent.

   Тайный

   • I have a sneaking suspicion that he is hiding something.
   • She felt a sneaking admiration for her rival's skill.
   • He had a sneaking feeling that they were being watched.

   Synonymsintuitivelingeringnaggingpersistentunacknowledgedunexpressedunspokenvague

   Antonymsacknowledgeddeclaredexpressedopenovert

• 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.

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   • 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