●ˌprowl aˈround●ˌprowl aˈround sth ( ˌprowl aˈbout/ˈround, ˌprowl aˈbout/ˈround sthespecially BrE) 1.to move quietly and carefully around an area, often with the intention of committing a crime潜行（图谋不轨）◆There was someone prowling around outside. 外面有个人蹑手蹑脚的。◆Why were you prowling about the building so late? 这么晚了，你怎么还在大楼周围转悠？2.to walk around a room, a building, etc., because you are worried, bored or unable to relax（因焦虑、无聊或紧张）徘徊，走来走去◆Her husband prowled about restlessly. 她丈夫焦躁不安地来回踱步。◆She got up and prowled around the room. 她站起身来在房间里踱来踱去。[v + adv][v + prep]