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creep

/krip/

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move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

缓慢移动；悄悄爬行

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The cat began to creep toward the sleeping bird.
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猫开始悄悄向熟睡的鸟靠近。
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Pronunciation: /krip/

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