lurk /lɜːk/ TEM8 ( lurking, lurked, lurks )

• 1. 

  V-I If someone lurks somewhere, they wait there secretly so that they cannot be seen, usually because they intend to do something bad. 潜藏

  例：

  He thought he saw someone lurking above the chamber during the address.

  他以为他看见有人在演讲时潜藏在了会议室里。

• 2. 

  V-I If something such as a danger, doubt, or fear lurks somewhere, it exists but is not obvious or easily recognized. 潜伏

  例：

  Hidden dangers lurk in every family home.

  每个家庭都存在潜伏的危险。