sneak peek
sneak peek — noun
1. a chance to see or experience a film, product, or creative work before the gener
a chance to see or experience a film, product, or creative work before the general public is allowed to, often arranged to build interest or excitement. The preview is usually short and shared through official channels such as social-media posts, blog features, or press screenings.
The magazine gave Lin a sneak peek of next month's cover story before its release.
give + a sneak peek + of + [something]
Diego's early-bird ticket included a sneak peek of the exhibition the night before it opened.
include + a sneak peek of + [event]
Fan-club members received a four-minute sneak peek of the upcoming game.
The fashion house posted a thirty-second sneak peek of its winter collection on social media.
Imran shared a sneak peek of his novel's first chapter on his blog.
- preview
more formal and usually longer, often for critics or select groups
- early look
more literal and less idiomatic; used in marketing contexts
- official release
the full public launch after the sneak peek
文法句型
get/have/give + a sneak peek + at/of + something
用法筆記
Frequently passive in the 'be given/offered a sneak peek' pattern. Subject is typically a company, event organiser, or creator who controls access. This sense covers both exclusive pre-release access and shorter promotional previews posted publicly — the common thread is that the content is shown before full official availability.
常見錯誤
sneak peek — idiom
1. a quick, often furtive look at something that you are not supposed to see or tha
a quick, often furtive look at something that you are not supposed to see or that others do not know you are taking.
Nadia took a sneak peek at birthday presents hidden in her mother's closet.
take + a sneak peek + at + [hidden object]
Amara took a sneak peek at the envelope marked 'confidential' on the manager's desk.
Felix took a sneak peek through the curtain at the arriving dinner guests.
Rachid caught a sneak peek of the test results on the nurse's computer screen.
文法句型
take + a sneak peek + at/through + something
catch + a sneak peek + of + something
用法筆記
Distinguish from the noun sense: here the focus is on secrecy or stealth rather than an officially arranged viewing. The phrase retains the literal meaning of the verb 'sneak' (move secretly) plus 'peek' (quick look). Frequently takes the verb 'take' or 'catch'.