surreptitious

[ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəs] [ˌsɜrəpˈtɪʃəs]
  • 副词:surreptitiously;
  • 相关单词 surreptitiously
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    • Adjective
      1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed;
      "a furtive manner""a lurking prowler""a sneak attack""stealthy footsteps""a surreptitious glance at his watch""someone skulking in the shadows"
      2. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods;
      "clandestine intelligence operations""cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines""hole-and-corner intrigue""secret missions""a secret agent""secret sales of arms""surreptitious mobilization of troops""an undercover investigation""underground resistance"