lurk

• 动词，指隐藏自己、潜伏不出，常为了不被发现地观察或等待时机。也指在网络上只浏览不发言。

A verb used to describe the act of remaining hidden or staying in the background, often to observe without being noticed.

1. To lie in wait or hideB2formal

   To remain hidden or in a secret place, often with the intention of observing or ambushing.

   潜伏

   • The cat lurked in the bushes, waiting for a bird.
   • A suspicious figure was lurking near the entrance.
   • The predator lurked silently in the tall grass.

   同义词creephidelie in waitprowlskulkslinksneak

   反义词appearemergeshowsurface

2. To be present in a hidden or unobtrusive wayB2informal

   To exist or be present without being obvious or active, often in a digital context.

   潜伏；隐身存在

   • He just lurks in the online chat room without posting anything.
   • Many users lurk on social media, reading but not commenting.
   • She lurked in the background of the conversation, listening carefully.

   同义词hidelie lowskulk

3. To wait in hiding to attackB2formal

   To stay hidden in order to launch a surprise attack.

   潜伏

   • The soldiers lurked in the forest, ready to ambush the enemy.
   • The thief lurked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment.
   • A dangerous animal lurked near the waterhole, stalking its prey.

   同义词ambushlie in waitprowlskulkwaylay