slinking back

UK
/ˈslɪŋkɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈslɪŋkɪŋ bæk/

Traductions

slink backverb

slinking back

Gerund

slunk back
Past Simple
slunk back
Past Participle
slinking back
Gerund
UK
/slɪŋk bæk/
US
/slɪŋk bæk/
revenir furtivementEn parlant d’un retour discret, honteux ou furtif.
After being caught in the act, he had no choice but to slink back to his seat.
Après avoir été pris sur le fait, il n’a eu d’autre choix que de revenir furtivement à sa place.
Traductions supplémentaires
se faufiler en arrièrePlus littéral ; s’emploie quand l’idée de déplacement furtif est mise en avant.
Synonymes
creep back
sneak back

Définitions

slink backverb
To move or return in a quiet, sneaky, or stealthy manner, often due to shame or embarrassment.
After being caught in the act, he had no choice but to slink back to his seat.