peek
gb/pˈik/ us/pˈik/
A2
Англійська
~ 2000
kukucskál, bekukkant, megles, pillantás, bekukkantás, bepillantás
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'peek' with 'peak' (the top of something) or 'pique' (to stimulate interest). Spelling must be checked carefully.
Значення
Look quickly or secretly
Словосполучення
peek inside
|peek out
|peek through
|peek at
Синоніми
glance (Implies a quick look but not necessarily secretive.)
|
glimpse (A very short or partial view, often by chance.)
Антоніми
stare (To look fixedly for a long time, opposite of a brief look.)
Теми
daily life
|perception
|privacy
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
ІМЕННИК
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'peek' (look) with 'peak' (mountain top) in writing.
Значення
A quick or secret look
Словосполучення
take a peek
|sneak a peek
|quick peek
Синоніми
glance (A short look, not necessarily secretive.)
Антоніми
gaze (A long and steady look, opposite of brief.)
Теми
daily life
|perception
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A very short and sometimes secret look at something.
A brief or secretive look at something.
Граматика
Словникова форма
peek
IPA
GB/pˈik/
US/pˈik/
Склади й наголос
peek (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (peek)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: peek
Verb
- Base: peek
- 3rd Person Singular: peeks
- Present Participle: peeking
- Past: peeked
Споріднені слова
Forms
peeks
verb
peeking
verb
peeked
verb
Related words
peeker
noun
peekaboo
noun
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Fans got a sneak peek of the new movie trailer online.
- The magazine offered a sneak peek of next season’s fashion.