Peek at Meaning in English
expression
ˈpik/ /ˈæt
PEEK-at
pˈiːk/ /ˈæt
PEEK-at
التعريف
To look quickly and secretly at something, often because you are curious or not supposed to look.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually informal, used for secretive or quick looks (e.g., 'peek at a present'). Common with children, curiosity, or rules. Not to be confused with 'peak' (top) or 'pick' (choose). Often follows an object ('peek at the test').
Spanish: echar un vistazo a - mirar rápidamente aPortuguese (BR): espiar - dar uma olhada emPortuguese (PT): espreitar - dar uma olhadela aChinese (Simplified): 偷看Chinese (Traditional): 偷看Hindi: झाँकनाArabic: نظرة خاطفة علىBengali: চোখ রাখানো - ঠেস দিয়ে দেখাRussian: подглядывать - заглядыватьJapanese: ちらっと見る - のぞき見るVietnamese: liếc nhìn - nhìn trộmKorean: 슬쩍 보다 - 몰래 보다Turkish: gizlice bakmak - göz ucuyla bakmakUrdu: جھانکناIndonesian: mengintip - melirik
جمل نموذجية
Don't peek at your presents before your birthday!
basic
He tried to peek at the answers during the test.
basic
Can I peek at your drawing?
basic
She couldn't help but peek at the surprise party decorations.
natural
Just a second—I want to peek at the score before anyone else sees it.
natural
Kids always try to peek at the gifts under the tree.
natural