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.
他吃蘋果時,蘋果的果柄還連著。
a long, thin part that supports something, like an animal's eye
The crab's eyes are on long stalks.
螃蟹的眼睛長在長長的眼柄上。
to follow an animal or person quietly to catch or harm them
The hunter stalked the deer through the forest.
獵人悄悄跟蹤鹿穿過森林。
to follow and watch someone illegally for a long time
He was arrested for trying to stalk his neighbor.
他因試圖跟蹤鄰居而被捕。
to walk in an angry or proud way
She stalked out of the room when she got mad.
她生氣時昂首闊步地走出了房間。
to move through a place in a scary or threatening way
Danger seemed to stalk the dark alley at night.
危險似乎在夜晚的黑暗小巷中潛行。