单词 | to sap one's way |
释义 | > as lemmasto sap one's way b. figurative. To make way in a stealthy or insidious manner. Also transitive in to sap one's way. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > forward movement > move forward or advance [verb (intransitive)] > sinuously or subtly sap1733 winkle1942 the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > secrecy, concealment > stealthy action, stealth > be stealthy [verb (intransitive)] > intrude stealthily creepc1380 steala1586 screw1614 worm1627 sap1733 weasel1963 1733 A. Pope Of Use of Riches 3 In vain may Heroes fight, and Patriots rave, If secret Gold saps on from knave to knave. 1839 W. S. Landor Andrea of Hungary & Giovanna of Naples in Wks. (1846) II. 540 Lies, while they sap their way and hold their tongues, Are safe enough. < as lemmas |
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