peep
/piːp/ (bre, ipa) · /piːp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpēp/ (ame, mw)
peep — 動詞
- peeppresent simple I / you / we / they
- peepshe / she / it
- peepedpast simple
- peeping-ing form
1. to take a short secret look, often through a gap or from a place where you canno
偷看
偷偷短暫看一下
to take a short secret look, often through a gap or from a place where you cannot easily be seen
Adina peeped through the keyhole before opening the office door.
Adina 在打開辦公室門前，先透過鑰匙孔偷看了一下。
peep + through + small opening
From behind the hedge, Caleb peeped at the garden party.
Caleb 躲在樹籬後面偷看花園裡的派對。
peep + at + noun phrase
The smallest boy peeped round the curtain to watch the dancers rehearse.
那個最小的男孩從簾子旁偷看，好看看舞者們排練。
Feng peeped over the wall to check whether the gate was unlocked.
Feng 從牆上方偷看，確認大門是不是沒上鎖。
- stare
to look openly and for a longer time
文法句型
peep + through + small opening
peep + at + noun phrase
peep + over/round + barrier
用法筆記
This sense is most natural when the look is hidden, cautious, or made through a narrow space. Distinguish it from verb sense 2, where something becomes visible rather than someone deliberately looking.
常見錯誤
2. to become visible a little at a time, or to show only a small part of yourself o
探出；微露
稍微露出或剛看得見
to become visible a little at a time, or to show only a small part of yourself or something else
The first stars peeped through the clouds above the dark beach.
第一批星星從雲層間微露在黑暗的海灘上方。
peep through + clouds
A strip of blue sky peeped between the apartment blocks.
一條藍天從公寓大樓之間探了出來。
peep between + barriers
Tiny green shoots peeped out of the soil by the back steps.
細小的綠芽從後門階梯旁的土裡探出頭來。
Sunlight peeped round the curtain and woke Lauren before six.
陽光從窗簾邊微露進來，在六點前就叫醒了 Lauren。
- disappear
to stop being visible
文法句型
peep + out of + place
peep + through/between + noun phrase
peep + round + noun phrase
用法筆記
The subject is usually something that is only partly visible, such as light, sky, stars, flowers, or a person behind an object. Distinguish it from verb sense 1, which describes the act of looking.
3. to make a very small, thin sound, as a chick, toy, or timid voice might
啾叫；吱聲
發出細弱短促的聲音
to make a very small, thin sound, as a chick, toy, or timid voice might
The new chicks peeped from the box as the farmer changed the straw.
農夫換稻草時，新孵的小雞在箱子裡啾啾叫。
subject is a young bird
When the nurse touched the sore arm, the baby peeped once.
護士碰到那隻痠痛的手臂時，寶寶只輕輕吱了一聲。
peep + once
After the head teacher called his name, Otis peeped a nervous yes.
校長叫到名字後，Otis 才小小聲地吱出一句「yes」。
The toy mouse peeped softly when Meera pressed its yellow button.
Meera 按下黃色按鈕時，那隻玩具老鼠輕輕啾叫起來。
- shout
to make a loud, forceful sound or speak loudly
文法句型
peep + adverbial
peep + short reply
peep + once/twice
用法筆記
This sense is used for very weak, high sounds. With people, it usually suggests fear, hesitation, or speaking so softly that the voice is barely heard.
peep — 名詞
- peepsingular
- peepsplural
1. a very short remark, answer, or protest spoken in a small voice
怨言；回話
短短說出的一句抱怨或答話
a very short remark, answer, or protest spoken in a small voice
Even the quiet tenant gave a peep of protest about the rent.
連那位安靜的房客也對房租發出一句怨言。
a peep of + protest
The little boy answered with a peep when the doctor asked his name.
醫生問名字時，那個小男孩只小小聲回了一句話。
answer with a peep
At the mention of homework, a peep of complaint rose from the class.
一提到作業，班上就冒出一聲抱怨。
After the long wait, one peep of thanks came from the back seat.
等了很久之後，後座終於傳來一句小小的道謝。
文法句型
a peep of + protest/complaint/thanks
answer with a peep
用法筆記
This sense refers to the brief comment itself, not simply the fact that any sound was made. It often appears with of plus a feeling or purpose, such as protest, complaint, or thanks.
2. any sound or reply at all, especially in phrases that stress complete silence
動靜；聲響
完全沒有任何聲音或回應
any sound or reply at all, especially in phrases that stress complete silence
I knocked twice, but there was not a peep from the bedroom.
我敲了兩次門，但臥室裡完全沒有半點動靜。
not a peep
After the hard question, the room stayed without a peep.
那個難題一出來，整個房間立刻安靜得沒有半點聲響。
without a peep
The baby slept through the storm and never made a peep.
寶寶在暴風雨中照睡不誤，連一點聲響都沒有。
We texted David all afternoon and got not a peep back.
我們整個下午都在傳訊息給 David，卻完全沒有得到半點回應。
- uproar
a great deal of loud noise
文法句型
not a peep
without a peep
never make a peep
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in negative patterns to emphasize that someone stayed completely silent or gave no answer. Distinguish it from noun sense 1, which names a brief remark that was actually spoken.
3. a tiny high sound made by a young bird
啾聲
幼鳥發出的細小高音
a tiny high sound made by a young bird
From the nest above the porch came the soft peeps of chicks.
門廊上方的鳥巢裡傳來小鳥細細的啾聲。
the peeps of + chicks
Romi heard a faint peep from the bird cage in the shop.
Romi 在店裡的鳥籠那邊聽見一聲微弱的啾聲。
a peep from + bird place
At dawn, one peep from the swallow made the puppy lift its head.
黎明時，燕子的一聲啾叫讓小狗抬起了頭。
The rescue worker followed the peeps of trapped ducklings under the bridge.
那位救援人員順著橋下受困小鴨的啾聲找了過去。
- screech
a loud, harsh cry
文法句型
a peep from + bird
the peeps of + chicks
用法筆記
Most often refers to chicks, ducklings, or other very young birds. For louder or more cheerful bird sounds, words such as chirp or song may fit better.
4. a brief look taken when you do not want to be noticed
偷瞄；一瞥
趁人不注意快速看一眼
a brief look taken when you do not want to be noticed
Aoi took a quick peep through the curtains when the taxi arrived.
計程車一到，Aoi 就隔著窗簾偷瞄了一眼。
take a peep through + barrier
The children had a peep at the gifts before dinner began.
孩子們在晚餐開始前先偷瞄了一眼那些禮物。
have a peep at + noun phrase
Pim stole a peep at the noticeboard when the teacher turned away.
老師一轉身，Pim 就偷瞄了一眼布告欄。
From the doorway, Grandpa had a peep at the sleeping baby.
Grandpa 從門口朝熟睡的寶寶偷瞄了一眼。
文法句型
take/have a peep at + noun phrase
steal a peep at + noun phrase
peep through + barrier
用法筆記
This noun sense is informal and often sounds playful or slightly sneaky. Distinguish it from verb sense 1, where peep is the action of looking rather than the look itself.