to creep up on
[phrase form: creep]
01
悄悄接近, 慢慢靠近
to move slowly and gradually toward someone or something without being noticed
例子
Trying not to spoil the surprise, Sarah had to carefully creep up on her friend's house to join the birthday celebration unnoticed.
为了不破坏惊喜，莎拉不得不悄悄接近她朋友的房子，以便在没人注意的情况下加入生日庆祝活动。
The spy needed to infiltrate the enemy base, so he meticulously planned to creep up on the guards, avoiding any detection.
间谍需要潜入敌方基地，所以他精心策划了悄悄接近警卫，避免被发现的计划。
02
悄悄临近, 不期而至
(of a date or an event) to come or happen sooner than one was expecting
例子
The deadline for the project crept up on us, catching us by surprise.
项目的截止日期悄然而至，让我们措手不及。
As the exam date crept up on the students, they realized the need for focused preparation.
随着考试日期临近，学生们意识到需要集中准备。
03
逐渐感受到, 慢慢变得明显
to gradually experience a feeling, state, etc. in a more clear and noticeable manner
例子
As he celebrated his 40th birthday, the awareness of getting older crept up on him, and he reflected on the passing of time.
当他庆祝40岁生日时，变老的意识渐渐涌上心头，他反思了时间的流逝。
The financial difficulties started to creep up on her after months of overspending, and she suddenly found herself in a tight situation.
在数月过度消费后，财务困难开始悄然逼近她，她突然发现自己陷入了困境。
