prowl

• 名词，指偷偷地、悄声地或带捕猎性地潜行移动，常为寻找某人或某物；也指这种潜行或搜寻的行为。

A noun referring to the act of moving about in a stealthy, quiet, or predatory manner, often in search of something or someone.

1. Stealthy movementB2formal

   The act of moving around quietly and carefully, often in search of something or with a predatory intent.

   潜行

   • The cat was on the prowl for mice.
   • Police officers were on the prowl for the suspect.
   • He went on a prowl through the dark alley.

   同义词creepingskulkingsneakingstalkingstealth

• 动词，指悄悄地或鬼鬼祟祟地潜行、徘徊，常为寻找猎物或怀有捕食、偷窃等意图。

A verb used to indicate the act of moving around stealthily or quietly, often in search of prey or with a predatory intent.

1. Move stealthily like a predatorB2formal

   To move around quietly and carefully, as if hunting or looking for something to attack.

   潜行

   • The cat prowled through the tall grass, stalking a bird.
   • A wolf was seen prowling near the edge of the forest.
   • He prowled the streets late at night, looking for trouble.

   同义词creeplurkpadskulkslinksneakstalksteal

2. Wander aimlesslyB2informal

   To walk around without a clear purpose or direction, often in a restless or idle manner.

   无目的地游荡

   • Teenagers were prowling around the mall with nothing to do.
   • He spent the afternoon prowling the city streets.
   • She prowled around the house, unable to settle down.

   同义词driftmeanderrangeroamstraytraipsewander