lurk
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If someone lurks somewhere, they wait there secretly so that they cannot be seen, usually because they intend to do something bad. 潜藏
He thought he saw someone lurking above the chamber during the address. 他以为他看见有人在演讲时潜藏在了会议室里。
2. V-I If something such as a danger, doubt, or fear lurks somewhere, it exists but is not obvious or easily recognized. 潜伏
Hidden dangers lurk in every family home. 每个家庭都存在潜伏的危险。
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lurk /lɜːk/ (lurking,lurked,lurks)
剑桥词典
- [ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 经常 后面必须接副词或介词的动词 ]
to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen , especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong
（尤指为攻击某人或做坏事而）潜伏，隐蔽，悄悄移动
Someone was lurking in the shadows . 有人藏在黑影里。
Why are you lurking around in the hallway ? 你干吗在走廊里鬼鬼祟祟的？
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 经常 后面必须接副词或介词的动词 ]
(of an unpleasant feeling or quality ) to exist although it is not always noticeable
（不好的感觉或特征）潜伏，潜藏
Danger lurks around every corner . 每个角落里都潜伏着危险。
It seems that old prejudices are still lurking beneath the surface . 在表象的背后似乎依然潜藏着旧有的偏见。
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 ] internet & telecoms informal
to spend time in a chat room or on a social media website and read what other people have posted (= written or added ) without posting anything yourself
在（网上）聊天室里潜水；隐身进入（网上）聊天室 返回 lurk