| 单词 | stalk |
| 释义 | stalk 1. n. 1. the main stem of a herbaceous plant. 2. the slender attachment or support of a leaf, flower, fruit, etc. 3. a similar support for an organ etc. in an animal. 4. a slender support or linking shaft in a machine, object, etc., e.g. the stem of a wineglass. 5. the tall chimney of a factory etc. Phrases and idioms stalk-eyed (of crabs, snails, etc.) having the eyes mounted on stalks. Derivatives stalked adj. (also in comb.). stalkless adj. stalklet n. stalklike adj. stalky adj. Etymology: ME stalke, prob. dimin. of (now dial.) stale rung of a ladder, long handle, f. OE stalu 2. v. & n. --v 1. a tr. pursue or approach (game or an enemy) stealthily. b intr. steal up to game under cover. 2. intr. stride, walk in a stately or haughty manner. --n 1. the stalking of game. 2. an imposing gait. Phrases and idioms stalking-horse 1. a horse behind which a hunter is concealed. 2. a pretext concealing one's real intentions or actions. Derivatives stalker n. (also in comb.). Etymology: OE f. Gmc, rel. to STEAL |
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