stalk
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/stɔːk/
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/stɔːk/
the thin stem that holds up a leaf, flower, or fruit on a plant
The apple's stalk was still attached when he ate it.
他吃苹果时,苹果的果柄还连着。
a long, thin part that supports something, like an animal's eye
The crab's eyes are on long stalks.
螃蟹的眼睛长在长长的眼柄上。
to follow an animal or person quietly to catch or harm them
The hunter stalked the deer through the forest.
猎人悄悄跟踪鹿穿过森林。
to follow and watch someone illegally for a long time
He was arrested for trying to stalk his neighbor.
他因试图跟踪邻居而被捕。
to walk in an angry or proud way
She stalked out of the room when she got mad.
她生气时昂首阔步地走出了房间。
to move through a place in a scary or threatening way
Danger seemed to stalk the dark alley at night.
危险似乎在夜晚的黑暗小巷中潜行。