"stalk"的定义和意义

to stalk

动词

跟踪, 窃听

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

Transitive: to stalk sb

Example

Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious figure began to stalk Mary on her way home from work.

在她不知情的情况下，一个神秘的身影开始跟踪玛丽，追随她下班回家的路。

The celebrity became increasingly concerned as a paparazzo seemed to stalk them wherever they went.

这位名人越来越担心，因为有一个狗仔似乎在他们去的每个地方都在跟踪他们。

潜行, 悄悄接近

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

Transitive: to stalk a target

Example

The lion carefully stalked its prey, crouching low in the grass before making a sudden dash.

狮子小心翼翼地潜行接近猎物，在草丛中伏低身子，随后突然冲出。

The cheetah, known for its incredible speed, began to stalk a group of gazelles on the horizon.

猎豹以其惊人的速度而闻名，开始潜行，悄悄接近地平线上的一群瞪羚。

高傲地走, 怒气冲冲地走

to walk with a stiff or angry demeanor

Intransitive: to stalk somewhere

Example

Fueled by anger, she stalked into the room, demanding an explanation for the sudden turn of events.

她怒气冲冲地走进房间，要求解释突发的变故。

The disgruntled employee could n't conceal their frustration as they stalked out of the meeting room.

那个不满的员工愤怒地高傲地走出了会议室。

Stalk

名词

茎, 杆

the slender, elongated part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits

What is a "stalk"?

A stalk, also known as a stem, refers to the elongated, upright structure that supports and connects various parts of a plant, such as leaves, flowers, and fruits, to the root system. Stalks vary in size, shape, and texture depending on the plant species and its growth habit. They are responsible for providing structural support to the plant, as well as for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars between different parts of the plant. In some plants, such as celery and asparagus, the stalk itself is edible and commonly consumed as a vegetable. Stalks can also serve as a storage organ for energy reserves, such as in the case of rhubarb stalks. Additionally, certain plants produce flower stalks that bear the plant's flowers and eventually develop into fruits or seeds.

Example

As she prepared the celery for a salad, she trimmed the leafy stalks and discarded the tougher parts.

当她为沙拉准备芹菜时，她修剪了叶茎，并丢弃了更坚韧的部分。

They picked the juicy tomatoes, gently twisting the stalks to separate them from the vine.

他们采摘了多汁的番茄，轻轻扭动茎将它们从藤上分离。

高昂的步态, 威胁的步伐

a stiff or threatening gait

跟踪, 潜行

the act of following prey stealthily

潜伏狩猎, 伏击狩猎

a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush

种壳, 秸秆