Peek at Meaning in English
expression
ˈpik/ /ˈæt
PEEK-at
pˈiːk/ /ˈæt
PEEK-at
释义
To look quickly and secretly at something, often because you are curious or not supposed to look.
用法与细微差别
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
例句
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