surreptitious
نهانی، زیرجلی، پنهان، محرمانه
تلفظ:
معنی و تعریف
۱.
صفت
تعریف:
انجام شده با اهداف یا روشهای پنهان
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
مترادفها:
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
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.