sneak
noun
Definitions of sneak noun
person(人物)
- Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)
A person who secretly informs on others to those in authority, typically regarding misconduct.
告密者；打小報告者
Did you tell Mrs. Cooper that I spilled the paint? You're such a despicable sneak!
你告訴庫珀太太我打翻油漆了嗎？你真是個可鄙的告密者！
There is always one sneak in class who tells the teacher about other students' pranks.
班上總有一個告密者，會向老師報告其他學生的惡作劇。
Don't be a sneak; it's not a well-liked behavior.
別當告密者；這不是一種受歡迎的行為。
verb
Definitions of sneak verb
move(移動)
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
To move or convey someone or something in a stealthy or secret manner.
偷偷地走；潛行；偷偷地帶
I took the opportunity to sneak in through the back entrance while she wasn't paying attention.
我趁她不注意的時候，偷偷從後門溜了進去。
She doesn't have a ticket, but we might be able to sneak her in.
她沒有票，但我們或許能偷偷帶她進去。
I plan to sneak up behind him and give him a surprise.
我打算偷偷溜到他身後給他一個驚喜。
report(報告)
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)slang(俚語)
To secretly report someone's misdeeds to a person in authority, especially a teacher, often with the intention of causing trouble.
告密；（尤指向老師）打小報告
She's always sneaking to the teacher about what the other kids in class are doing wrong.
她總是向老師打小報告，說班上其他孩子做錯了什麼。
The other students disliked him because he was always sneaking to the teacher.
其他學生不喜歡他，因為他總是向老師打小報告。
Stop sneaking; it will only get you into trouble.
別再打小報告了；這只會給你帶來麻煩。
Phrases of sneak verb
- sneak a look/glance at someone/something
To quickly and secretly look at someone or something.
快速且隱蔽地看某人或某物一眼。
• She sneaked a look at her watch to see if it was time yet.
她偷偷看了一下手錶，看看是否到時間了。