sneak
/sniːk/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3660 in the learning path
偷偷溜行；潜行
Definitions
v. move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
偷偷溜行；潜行
v. take or do something secretly without permission
偷偷拿取；偷偷做
Example
I sneaked downstairs for water while everyone was asleep.
大家都睡着时，我悄悄下楼去喝水。
Some students sneak phones into examinations, highlighting the need for clearer rules and stronger supervision.
一些学生把手机偷偷带进考场，凸显了制定更明确规则和加强监督的必要性。
Collocations
- sneak out
- sneak into
- sneak a look
- sneak something past someone
Word family
- sneaky (adj.)
- sneakily (adv.)
Usage tip
过去式常用sneaked；美式英语也常用snuck。
FAQ
- What does sneak mean?
- move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed take or do something secretly without permission
- How is sneak pronounced?
- UK /sniːk/, US /sniːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
