pry
v.intr.(不及物动词)
pried[prod] pry.ing,pries[proz]
To look or inquire closely, curiously, or inquisitively, often in a furtive manner; snoop:
窥探:密切地好奇地或过分好奇地看或打听,经常是以一种偷偷摸摸的方式进行;打探:
例句:
always prying into the affairs of others.
总是打听别人的事情
n.(名词)
【复数】 pries[proz]
The act of prying.
窥探:窥探的动作
An excessively inquisitive person; a snoop.
过于好奇的人,爱打探的人
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Middle English prien
中古英语 prien
【引伸】
pry.ingly
adv.(副词)
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pry
pry 2
v.tr.(及物动词)
pried[prod] pry.ing,pries[proz]
To raise, move, or force open with a lever.
撬动:用一根杠杆举起、移动或打开
To obtain with effort or difficulty:
费力地得到:费力或很困难地得到:
例句:
pried a confession out of the suspect.
从嫌疑犯中寻出了口供
n.(名词)
【复数】 pries[proz]
Something, such as a crowbar, that is used to apply leverage.
撬杠:用于实施杠杆作用的某物,比如撬杠等
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Alteration of prize 3
prize3的变化