peek
gb/pˈik/ us/pˈik/
A2
Inglês
~ 2000
kukucskál, bekukkant, megles, pillantás, bekukkantás, bepillantás
VERBO
A2
1
Padrão de uso:
to peek at [something/someone]
She peeked through the curtain to see who was outside.
Kikukucskált a függöny mögül, hogy megnézze, ki van odakint.
He peeked at the surprise gift before his birthday.
Még a születésnapja előtt megleste a meglepetésajándékot.
The children peeked into the room to watch the movie.
I peeked over the fence to see the garden.
We peeked around the corner to check if it was safe.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I peeked at the box on the table.
Meglestem az asztalon lévő dobozt.
She peeked through the window.
Bekukkantott az ablakon.
He peeked into the bag.
They peeked at the cake.
We peeked around the door.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'peek' with 'peak' (the top of something) or 'pique' (to stimulate interest). Spelling must be checked carefully.
Significado
Look quickly or secretly
Colocações
peek inside
|peek out
|peek through
|peek at
Sinónimos
glance (Implies a quick look but not necessarily secretive.)
|
glimpse (A very short or partial view, often by chance.)
Antónimos
stare (To look fixedly for a long time, opposite of a brief look.)
Temas
daily life
|perception
|privacy
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To look at something for a very short time, often so no one sees you.
To look quickly, often in a secretive or cautious way, usually for a brief moment.
NOME
A2
2
She took a quick peek at her phone during the meeting.
A megbeszélés közben gyors pillantást vetett a telefonjára.
He had a sneak peek of the new movie.
Kapott egy kis előzetes ízelítőt az új filmből.
We got a first peek at the latest fashion trends.
Can I have a peek at your notes?
The kids wanted a peek inside the box.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I took a peek at the letter.
Belepillantottam a levélbe.
He had a peek in the bag.
Bekukkantott a táskába.
She gave me a quick peek.
We got a sneak peek of the car.
They took a peek into the room.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'peek' (look) with 'peak' (mountain top) in writing.
Significado
A quick or secret look
Colocações
take a peek
|sneak a peek
|quick peek
Sinónimos
glance (A short look, not necessarily secretive.)
Antónimos
gaze (A long and steady look, opposite of brief.)
Temas
daily life
|perception
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A very short and sometimes secret look at something.
A brief or secretive look at something.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
peek
IPA
GB/pˈik/
US/pˈik/
Sílabas e acento
peek (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (peek)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: peek
Verb
- Base: peek
- 3rd Person Singular: peeks
- Present Participle: peeking
- Past: peeked
Família de palavras
Forms
peeks
verb
peeking
verb
peeked
verb
Related words
peeker
noun
peekaboo
noun
Expressões
sneak a peek
1/snˈik ə pˈik/
idiom
informal
Quick secret look without permission
To look quickly at something that you are not supposed to see.
Exemplos
- I managed to sneak a peek at my presents before Christmas morning.
- She sneaked a peek at the test answers when the teacher wasn’t looking.
take a peek
1/tˈeɪk ə pˈik/
fixed phrase
Take a quick look
To look quickly at something for a short time.
Exemplos
- Come and take a peek at this new painting I bought.
- He took a peek inside the box to see what was there.
sneak peek
1/snˈik pˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
Early look before release
A quick look at something before most people can see it.
Exemplos
- The trailer gives us a sneak peek at the next season.
- Here's a sneak peek of my new book.
sneak peek
2/snˈik pˈik/
fixed phrase
Early preview before release
An early and short look at something before it is shown to everyone.
Exemplos
- Fans got a sneak peek of the new movie trailer online.
- The magazine offered a sneak peek of next season’s fashion.