Definitions
v. To seek private information about someone in an intrusive way.
窥探；打探隐私
v. To force something open or loose using a tool.
撬开；撬起
Example
Please don't pry into my sister's private life.
请不要打探我姐姐的私生活。
Employers should respect personal boundaries rather than pry into matters unrelated to an employee's professional responsibilities.
雇主应尊重个人界限，而不是打探与员工工作职责无关的事情。
Collocations
- pry into someone's affairs
- pry open a lid
- prying eyes
Word family
- prying (adj.)
Synonyms
- snoop
Usage tip
窥探用pry into；表示撬开时英式常用prise。
FAQ
- What does pry mean?
- To seek private information about someone in an intrusive way. To force something open or loose using a tool.
- How is pry pronounced?
- UK /praɪ/, US /praɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
