creeping

• 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。

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

不可数

1. Slow movement on hands and kneesB1formal

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

   爬行

   • 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.

   同义词crawlcrawling

• 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。

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

不规则动词

1. Move slowly and quietlyB1formal

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

   悄悄移动

   • 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.

   同义词padprowlsidleskulkslinksneakstealtiptoe

   反义词marchstampstompstridetramp

2. Gradually increase or spreadB2formal

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

   逐渐增加或蔓延

   • 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.

   同义词creep updevelopedgegrowinchspread

3. Act obsequiouslyB2informal

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

   谄媚

   • 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.

   同义词crawlcringefawngrovelkowtowsuck uptoadytruckle

短语动词变体creep increep up