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skulk

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noun

Grupo de zorros

A group of foxes.

Examples :

"The farmer saw a skulk of foxes disappear into the woods behind his barn. "

El granjero vio un grupo de zorros desaparecer en el bosque detrás de su granero.

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noun

Grupo, banda

A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).

Examples :

"The manager watched the skulk of employees whispering in the corner, worried they were plotting to quit. "

El gerente observó al grupo de empleados susurrando en la esquina, preocupado de que estuvieran planeando renunciar.

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noun

Acecho, ocultación

The act of skulking.

Examples :

"The cat's skulk through the tall grass suggested it was hunting a mouse. "

El acecho del gato a través de la hierba alta sugería que estaba cazando un ratón.

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noun

El que elude, eludir

One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.

Examples :

"The team relied on hard work, but unfortunately, they had one skulk who always avoided his share of the project. "

El equipo dependía del trabajo duro, pero desafortunadamente, tenían uno que eludía, que siempre evitaba su parte del proyecto.

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verb

Acechar, esconderse

To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).

Examples :

"The student skulked around the corner, hoping no one would see him before he could sneak into the library. "

El estudiante se escondió a la vuelta de la esquina, esperando que nadie lo viera antes de poder colarse en la biblioteca.

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verb

Escurrirse, acechar

To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.

Examples :

"The dog would often skulk around the kitchen when we were cooking, hoping for a dropped piece of food. "

El perro solía escabullirse por la cocina cuando cocinábamos, esperando que se cayera un trozo de comida.

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verb

Eludir, evitar

To avoid an obligation or responsibility.

Examples :

"Instead of helping with the dishes, my brother tried to skulk in his room, hoping Mom wouldn't notice. "

En lugar de ayudar con los platos, mi hermano trató de eludir su responsabilidad en su habitación, esperando que mamá no se diera cuenta.

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