stealth
[stelθ] noun uncountable
■movement which is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard, or secret action 偷偷摸摸；秘密行动；不声张的活动•These thieves operate with terrifying stealth - they can easily steal from the pockets of unsuspecting travellers.这些窃贼偷起东西来神不知鬼不觉——他们轻而易举就能从毫无戒备的游客口袋中偷走东西。 •It would seem that some politicians would prefer to use financial stealth rather than legislation to produce change.看来一些政界人士宁愿利用隐性的经济手段，也不愿透过立法来推行改革。 •The weapons had been acquired by stealth.这些武器的来历见不得光。 |