furtive

[ˈfɜ:tɪv] [ˈfɜrtɪv]
  • 副词:furtively;
  • 名词:furtiveness;
  • 相关单词 furtivelyfurtiveness
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    • Adjective
      1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed;
      "a furtive manner""a lurking prowler""a sneak attack""stealthy footsteps""a surreptitious glance at his watch""someone skulking in the shadows"
      2. secret and sly or sordid;
      "backstairs gossip""his low backstairs cunning"- A.L.Guerard"backstairs intimacies""furtive behavior"