peek
noun
UK/piːk/
US/piːk/
Phrases of peek noun
- have/take a peek
To look at something briefly or quickly.
偷看一眼
• Before the meeting started, I took a quick peek at the presentation.
在會議開始前，我快速瞥了一眼簡報。
verb
UK/piːk/
US/piːk/
Definitions of peek verb
- C2Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To look briefly or furtively, often in a way that is intended to be unnoticed.
偷看；窺視
Keep your eyes closed, and don't peek! I have a surprise for you.
閉上你的眼睛，別偷看！我有個驚喜給你。
She peeked through the crack in the door to see what was happening.
她從門縫裡偷看發生了什麼事。
I took a quick peek at my watch to see if it was time to leave.
我快速看了一眼手錶，看看是不是該走了。
Phrases of peek verb
- peek out, through, etc.
To be partially visible by extending slightly beyond or through something.
露出；小心露出
• The sun peeked out from behind the clouds.
太陽從雲層後面露出來。