prowl
verb- [intransitive, transitive]
(of an animal 动物 to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially when hunting 潜行（为捕猎等） - [intransitive, transitive]
to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially with the intention of committing a crime 潜行（图谋不轨等） - (+ adv./prep.)
A man was seen prowling around outside the factory just before the fire started. 就在起火之前，有人看到一个男子在工厂外踱来踱去。 - prowl something
He prowled the streets, looking for likely victims. 他鬼鬼祟祟地在大街上徘徊，寻找下手的目标。
- (+ adv./prep.)
- [transitive, intransitive] prowl something | (+ adv./prep.)
to walk around a room, an area, etc., especially because you are bored, anxious, etc. and cannot relax （因无聊、焦躁等）徘徊，走来走去 Extra ExamplesHer husband was prowling restlessly around the room. 她丈夫焦躁不安地在房间里走来走去。 Seb prowled up and down the corridor. 塞卜在走廊里来回徘徊。
Word Originlate Middle English: of unknown origin.