furtive

adjective

UK/ˈfɜː.tɪv/
US/ˈfɝː.t̬ɪv/

Definitions of furtive adjective

  1. Characterized by behaving in a secretive and often dishonest manner, or actions done in a secret and often dishonest way.

    (人)偷偷摸摸的;鬼鬼祟祟的;(行为)秘密的

    • He took a furtive look at the woman seated at the table to his right.

      他偷偷地看了一眼坐在他右边桌子的女人。

    • She furtively hid the notebook beneath the desk.

      她偷偷地把笔记本藏在桌子底下。

    • He cast a furtive glance as he passed by the store.

      他经过商店时偷偷瞥了一眼。