creeping

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A noun referring to a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее медленный способ передвижения на руках и коленях или волоча тело.esSustantivo que designa un movimiento lento y cauteloso, especialmente el desplazamiento sobre manos y rodillas o arrastrando el cuerpo, o un avance gradual y sigiloso.frNom désignant un déplacement lent au sol, en s'aidant des mains et des genoux ou en traînant le corps, souvent pour se faufiler ou avancer prudemment sans être vu.deSubstantiv, das eine langsame Fortbewegung auf Händen und Knien oder mit dem Körper am Boden bezeichnet; auch ein langsames, schleichendes oder kriechendes Sich-ausbreiten bzw. Vorankommen.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de mover-se lentamente sobre as mãos e os joelhos ou arrastando o corpo pelo chão, como um bebê ou um réptil; também pode indicar um movimento furtivo, rastejante ou de avanço gradual e silencioso.zh名词，指用手和膝盖缓慢爬行或拖着身体移动的方式，也指植物蔓生或悄悄蔓延、 creeping 的感觉。arاسم يدل على الحركة البطيئة على اليدين والركبتين أو بجرّ الجسم، أو على الزحف والتسلل خفية.

1. Slow movement on hands and knees B1 formal

   A slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body, typically used by infants or for stealth.

   • The baby's creeping across the floor delighted the parents.
   • He used creeping to avoid being seen in the dark.
   • The soldier's creeping through the grass was silent and careful.

   ruПолзаниеesGateofrFait de ramperdeKriechenptRastejarzh爬行arالزحف

   同义词: crawlcrawling

• creepings plural form
• creepings' possessive plural form
• creeping's possessive singular form

不规则动词

A verb used to indicate the act of moving slowly, quietly, and carefully, often in a stealthy or cautious manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия медленного, тихого и осторожного передвижения, часто скрытным или осторожным образом.esVerbo que describe moverse lenta, silenciosa y cautelosamente, a menudo de forma furtiva o con intención oculta; también puede referirse a avanzar gradualmente o arrastrarse.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner une action de déplacement lent, silencieux et prudent, souvent de manière furtive ou dissimulée.deSich langsam, leise und vorsichtig fortbewegen, oft heimlich oder schleichend; auch von Pflanzen: sich kriechend oder rankend ausbreiten.ptVerbo que indica mover-se lenta, silenciosa e cautelosamente, muitas vezes de modo furtivo ou sorrateiro, para não ser percebido. Também pode significar avançar ou estender-se gradualmente, de forma quase imperceptível.zh动词，表示缓慢、安静而小心地移动，常带有偷偷摸摸或谨慎的意味；也指植物等沿表面蔓延生长。arفعل يدل على الحركة ببطء وهدوء وحذر، غالبًا بشكل خفي أو متسلل، وقد يعني أيضًا الزحف على الأرض أو الانتشار ببطء.

1. Move slowly and quietly B1 formal

   To move slowly, quietly, and carefully, often to avoid being noticed.

   • The cat crept silently toward the mouse.
   • He crept out of the room so as not to wake anyone.
   • We crept through the dark forest, trying not to make a sound.

   ruКрастьсяesmoverse sigilosamentefrSe déplacer furtivementdeSchleichenptMover-se furtivamentezh悄悄移动arالتسلل

   同义词: padprowlsidleskulkslinksneakstealtiptoe

   反义词: marchstampstompstridetramp

2. Gradually increase or spread B2 formal

   To develop or increase gradually, often in an unnoticed way.

   • Mistakes can creep into your work if you are not careful.
   • A feeling of unease crept over her as she entered the empty house.
   • The cost of the project has crept up over the last few months.

   ruПостепенно увеличиваться или распространятьсяesExtenderse gradualmentefrse propager progressivementdeSich allmählich ausbreiten oder zunehmenptAumentar ou se espalhar gradualmentezh逐渐增加或蔓延arالزيادة أو الانتشار التدريجي

   同义词: creep updevelopedgegrowinchspread

3. Act obsequiously B2 informal

   To behave in a servile or sycophantic way in order to gain favor.

   • He is always creeping to the boss, hoping for a promotion.
   • She crept around the manager, trying to get a better assignment.
   • Stop creeping to the teacher; it's obvious.

   ruПодлизыватьсяesAdular servilmentefrRamper servilementdeSich einschmeichelnptBajularzh谄媚arالتذلل

   同义词: crawlcringefawngrovelkowtowsuck uptoadytruckle

• crept past participle
• crept past simple
• creeping present participle
• creeps third person singular

短语动词变体: creep increep up