lurk
/lɜːk/ · /lɝːk/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5475 in the learning path
潜伏；鬼祟地躲藏
Definitions
v. stay hidden, often waiting to do something
潜伏；鬼祟地躲藏
v. exist unnoticed and potentially cause trouble
暗藏；潜在
Example
A cat lurked behind the sofa, watching my shoelaces.
一只猫躲在沙发后面，盯着我的鞋带。
Security risks may lurk in outdated software, making regular system updates essential for protecting personal information.
过时的软件中可能暗藏安全风险，因此定期更新系统对保护个人信息至关重要。
Collocations
- lurk in the shadows
- lurk behind
- danger lurks
Synonyms
- hide
- skulk
Usage tip
通常作不及物动词；可用危险等抽象事物作主语。
FAQ
- What does lurk mean?
- stay hidden, often waiting to do something exist unnoticed and potentially cause trouble
- How is lurk pronounced?
- UK /lɜːk/, US /lɝːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
