Wordiyoskulk
🇬🇧 UK/'skʌlk/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To hide or move stealthily, especially in a cowardly or suspicious way; to avoid duty or responsibility.
鬼鬼祟祟地躲藏或行动；逃避责任
n.
A group of foxes; a group of cunning or untrustworthy people.
一群狐狸；一伙狡猾的人
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishskulkother
=skulk
Common Collocations
- 1.skulk in the shadows躲在阴影中
- 2.skulk around鬼鬼祟祟地游荡
- 3.[skulk away]偷偷溜走
- 4.skulk in corners缩在角落里
Example Sentences
- 1.
The thief skulked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.
- 2.
He skulked around the office to avoid being assigned more work.
- 3.
A suspicious figure was seen skulking near the back entrance of the building.