stoopKK [ˈstup] ｜ /ˈstup/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
She sat on the stoop, enjoying the warm summer breeze as she sipped her morning coffee.
門廊台階；門前小平台
C2noun
an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
After a long day of gardening, she had to stoop down to pick up the fallen leaves.
彎腰；俯身姿勢
C2noun
basin for holy water
The priest dipped his hand into the stoop, then flicked holy water on the congregation.
C2verb
bend one’s back forward from the waist on down
After a long day of gardening, John had to stoop down to pick up his tools.
C2verb
carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward
As she aged, the elderly woman began to stoop, her head and shoulders leaning forward as she walked.
C2verb
sag, bend, bend over or down
She had to stoop down to pick up the fallen pen.
C2verb
debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
Despite being a highly respected politician, he was willing to stoop to bribery in order to gain more power.
C2verb
descend swiftly, as if on prey
The peregrine falcon stooped upon its unsuspecting prey with incredible speed and precision.