1. | [i][t] (+ adv./prep.).~ sth 潜行（为捕猎等）to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially when hunting |
The tiger prowled through the undergrowth. 老虎悄然穿过矮树丛。 |
2. | [i][t] (+ adv./prep.).~ sth 潜行（图谋不轨等）to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially with the intention of committing a crime |
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。 |
3. | [t][i] ~ sth.(+ adv./prep.) （因无聊、焦躁等）徘徊，走来走去to walk around a room, an area, etc., especially because you are bored, anxious, etc., and cannot relax |
He prowled the empty rooms of the house at night. 夜里，他在家中的空屋子里踱来踱去。 |
