"surreptitious" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 偷偷的
• 秘密的

Definition

以秘密、偷偷的方式进行，通常是因为不希望被发现或被认为不合适。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为正式用语，强调有意躲避别人注意，常与“目光”“行为”等词搭配。口语一般用“偷偷”或“暗中”。带有一点负面或不被允许的色彩。

Examples

He took a surreptitious glance at his phone during the meeting.

他在会议时**偷偷地**看了一眼手机。

They had a surreptitious meeting after work.

他们下班后进行了**秘密的**会面。

She gave him a surreptitious smile from across the room.

她在房间对面给了他一个**偷偷的**微笑。

Tim made a surreptitious call when no one was looking.

蒂姆趁没人注意时**偷偷地**打了个电话。

There was something surreptitious about the way they whispered.

他们悄悄说话的方式有些**偷偷摸摸**的感觉。

She tried to take a surreptitious photo without being seen.

她试图**偷偷地**拍照不被人发现。