to scuttle
01
急匆匆地走, 用小而快的步子移动
to move quickly and with short, hasty steps
Intransitive: to scuttle | to scuttle somewhere
例子
The spy scuttled through the dimly lit alley, trying to avoid detection.
间谍匆匆穿过昏暗的小巷，试图避免被发现。
The child, excited to explore the garden, scuttled around, chasing butterflies.
孩子兴奋地探索花园，匆匆跑动，追逐蝴蝶。
02
破坏, 使失败
to intentionally cause something such as a plan to fail
Transitive: to scuttle a plan or effort
例子
The rival company attempted to scuttle our marketing campaign by spreading false rumors
The disgruntled employee decided to scuttle the team's project by withholding crucial information.
Scuttle
01
a container, often with a handle and spout, designed for holding and pouring coal onto a fire
例子
He filled the scuttle with coal for the fireplace.
The old scuttle sat next to the stove in the kitchen.
02
an entrance or passageway equipped with a hatch, especially connecting decks on a ship
例子
The sailor climbed down the scuttle to reach the lower deck.
Emergency access is provided through the main scuttle.
