Wordiyosurreptitious
🇬🇧 UK/.sʌrәp'tiʃәs/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Done secretly or stealthily to avoid being noticed; covert
秘密的；偷偷摸摸的；鬼鬼祟祟的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsurunder, below
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reproot
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titiconnector
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ousfull of, having the quality of
=surreptitious
Common Collocations
- 1.surreptitious glance偷偷一瞥
- 2.surreptitious recording秘密录音
- 3.surreptitious manner鬼鬼祟祟的方式
- 4.[surreptitious entry]秘密潜入
Example Sentences
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She cast a surreptitious glance at her colleague's screen during the meeting.
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The spy made a surreptitious entry into the building through a back window.
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He took a surreptitious sip of coffee during the lecture, hoping no one would notice.