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rình rập

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to lurk or stalk
Verb
to lurk or stalk
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
to lurk or stalk Core Actions & OperationTheme

To follow or watch someone in a secretive and persistent way with harmful or malicious intent.

vi Con hổ đang rình rập con mồi trong bụi rậm.

en The tiger is stalking its prey in the bushes.

Sense 2 Verb
sneak up Core Actions & OperationTheme Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

To watch someone secretly in order to catch them off guard.

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