lurker
US /ˈlɝː.k.ɚ/
UK /ˈlɜː.k.ər/
名词
1.
潜水员, 旁观者
a person who reads messages on an internet discussion board, chat room, or social media site without actively participating
示例:
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She's been a lurker in that online community for years before she finally posted.
在最终发帖之前，她在那在线社区里当了多年的潜水员。
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The forum has many active members, but even more lurkers.
这个论坛有很多活跃成员，但潜水员更多。
2.
潜伏者, 埋伏者
a person or animal that lurks
示例:
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The detective suspected there was a lurker in the shadows.
侦探怀疑阴影中有一个潜伏者。
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A dangerous lurker was reported near the old abandoned house.
据报，在旧废弃房屋附近有一个危险的潜伏者。