stalkKK [ˈstɔk] ｜ /ˈstɔk/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a part of it
The stalk of the sunflower was tall and stiff, supporting the large flower head at the top.
莖；梗；植物主幹
C2noun
the act of following prey stealthily in order to hunt them down
The cheetah stalked the gazelle, inching closer with each careful step until it was within striking distance.
蹤蹤跟蹤；悄悄逼近
C2noun
material consisting of discarded parts of plants, such as stems or leaves
After pruning the rose bushes, we gathered the stalks into a pile.
C2noun
a stiff or threatening gait, usually as a result of anger or aggression
The angry bull rampaged through the field with an intimidating stalk, causing nearby onlookers to run for cover.
C2verb
to follow someone in a persistent and obsessive way, often with harmful intent
The woman suspected that she was being stalked by her ex-boyfriend, who would often show up uninvited at her workplace and home.
C2verb
to walk stiffly or with a stiff, awkward gait
The injured athlete tried to stalk off the field after the game, but his limp made it impossible to do so without assistance.
C2verb
to roam through an area in search of prey or something else
The lion stealthily stalked its prey through the tall grass.
C2verb
to recur constantly and spontaneously to one’s thoughts
After playing in the championship game last year, the team’s loss continues to stalk the coach’s mind even months later.