sidle
UK/'saidl/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To move sideways; to approach in a shy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner
侧身而行；悄悄靠近，鬼鬼祟祟地挨近
n.
An act of moving sideways or edging closer furtively
侧走；悄悄靠近的动作
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsidleother
=sidle
Common Collocations
- 1.sidle up to悄悄靠近
- 2.sidle over偷偷挪过去
- 3.sidle away悄悄溜走
- 4.[sidle through]侧身穿过
Example Sentences
- 1.
The shy boy sidled up to the teacher and whispered his question.
- 2.
She sidled through the crowded room, trying not to draw attention.
- 3.
He sidled over to the group, hoping to join their conversation unnoticed.