creeper
US /ˈkriː.pɚ/
UK /ˈkriː.pər/
名词
1.
藤蔓植物, 爬行植物
a plant that grows along the ground or up walls by means of extending stems or branches
示例:
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The old house was covered in ivy and other creepers.
老房子被常春藤和其他藤蔓植物覆盖着。
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She planted a beautiful flowering creeper near the fence.
她在篱笆旁边种了一株美丽的开花藤蔓。
2.
怪人, 变态, 跟踪狂
(informal) a person who is strange or frightening, or who tries to secretly watch or follow other people
示例:
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He's a real creeper, always lurking around and making people uncomfortable.
他真是个怪人，总是鬼鬼祟祟地让人不舒服。
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Don't be a creeper and respect people's personal space.
不要做个变态，尊重他人的个人空间。