新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

creep

英  [kriːp]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • creeps , creeping , crept

    1[I 不及物动词] 悄悄地缓慢行进

    When people or animals creep somewhere, they move quietly and slowly.

    双语例句

    例:

    Back I go to the hotel and creep up to my room.

    我回到旅馆,蹑手蹑脚地进了房间。

    2[I 不及物动词] 渐渐蔓延

    If something creeps somewhere, it moves very slowly.

    双语例句

    例:

    Mist had crept in again from the sea.

    大雾再次从海上渐渐蔓延过来。

    3[I 不及物动词] 悄悄出现

    If something creeps in or creeps back, it begins to occur or becomes part of something without people realizing or without them wanting it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Insecurity might creep in.

    不安全感可能会悄然而生。

    例:

    An increasing ratio of mistakes, perhaps induced by tiredness, crept into her game.

    可能是因为疲劳,她在比赛中的错误率不知不觉地升高了。

    4[I 不及物动词] 攀升

    If a rate or number creeps up to a higher level, it gradually reaches that level.

    双语例句

    例:

    The inflation rate has been creeping up to 9.5 per cent.

    通货膨胀率已攀升至9.5%。