1. on the lurk : 暗中潜伏, 偷偷侦察;
不及物动词
1. (通常指意图不轨地)潜伏,潜藏,埋伏
If someone lurks somewhere, they wait there secretly so that they cannot be seen, usually because they intend to do something bad.
2. (危险、疑虑、恐惧等)暗藏,潜在
If something such as a danger, doubt, or fear lurks somewhere, it exists but is not obvious or easily recognized.
1. wait in hiding to attack
Synonym: ambushscupperbushwhackwaylayambuscadelie in wait
2. be about
e.g. The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
Who is this man that is hanging around the department?
Synonym: loiterloungefootlelollygagloaflallygaghang aroundmess abouttarrylingermill aboutmill around
3. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Synonym: skulk