stalked

• Описывает растение, имеющее стебель; также используется в геральдике для описания растения с видимым стеблем.

Describes a plant that has a stem or stalk; also used in heraldry to describe a plant with a visible stem.

1. Having a stalkC1formal

   Having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk.

   Имеющий стебель

   • The stalked leaves of the plant are easily identifiable.
   • Many stalked mushrooms are found in this forest.
   • The biologist examined the stalked structure under the microscope.

   Synonymscaulescentpedunculatestemmed

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия скрытного преследования или приближения к кому-либо или чему-либо, часто с вредоносными намерениями, или настойчивого преследования.

A verb used to indicate the act of following or approaching someone or something stealthily, often with harmful intent, or to pursue persistently.

1. Walk stifflyB2formal

   To walk in a stiff, proud, or angry manner.

   Гордо или сердито идти

   • She stalked out of the room after the argument.
   • He stalked away without saying a word.
   • The angry manager stalked across the office floor.

   Synonymsflouncemarchstompstormstridestrutswaggersweep

2. Follow stealthilyB2formal

   To follow or approach someone or something quietly and secretly, often with harmful intent.

   Преследовать

   • The detective stalked the suspect through the crowded market.
   • A cat stalked a bird in the garden.
   • The paparazzi stalked the celebrity for hours.

   Synonymsdogfollowhuntpursueshadowtailtracktrail

3. Recur constantlyC1formal

   To recur or persist in a way that is difficult to ignore, often causing distress.

   Преследовать

   • The memory of the accident stalked him for years.
   • Fear stalked her thoughts every night.
   • Guilt stalked his conscience after the betrayal.

   Synonymsbedevildoghauntobsessplaguetorment

4. Search for preyB2formal

   To move through an area in a determined way to find and capture prey.

   Выслеживать

   • The lion stalked the savannah in search of food.
   • Hunters stalked the forest for deer.
   • The wolf stalked the herd of elk.

   Synonymschasefollowhuntpursueshadowtracktrail