surreptitious

نهانی، زیرجلی، پنهان، محرمانه

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American
British

معنی و تعریف

۱.
صفت

تعریف:

انجام شده با اهداف یا روش‌های پنهان

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

مثال‌ها:

  • The journalist conducted a surreptitious investigation into the company's illegal activities.
  • She gave him a surreptitious glance across the crowded room.
۲.
صفت

تعریف:

مشخص شده با سکوت و احتیاط و پنهان‌کاری؛ با دقت برای جلوگیری از مشاهده شدن

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

مترادف‌ها:

مثال‌ها:

  • The cat made a surreptitious move toward the bird, hoping not to startle it.
  • She took a surreptitious glance at her phone during the meeting.