vi.

1. 蹑手蹑足地走；缓慢地行进[Q]
   She crept into the room and kissed the sleeping child.

   她悄悄地走进房间，吻了吻睡着的孩子。

2. 不知不觉地到来；渐渐产生[Q]
   A smile crept across her face.

   她脸上渐渐绽开笑容。

3. 爬行，匍匐而行
   A snake was creeping along the wall.

   一条蛇正沿着墙爬行。

4. （植物）蔓延
   Ivy creeps along the fence.

   常春藤攀着篱笆生长。

5. （由于恐惧，厌恶等）起鸡皮疙瘩，汗毛直竖
   The sight of the snake made her flesh creep.

   她看到蛇就汗毛直竖。

6. 巴结，奉承

n.

1. 爬，蠕动[M][C]
2. 【俚】谄媚者，卑鄙小人[C]
   That creep always quarrels with his neighbors.

   那个讨厌鬼老跟邻居吵架。

3. 毛骨悚然的感觉[the P]
   His ghost story gave the children the creeps.

   他讲的鬼故事使孩子们毛骨悚然。

v.

1. move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
   ▸move or progress very slowly and steadily.
   ▸(of a plant) grow along the ground or other surface by extending stems or branches.
2. (of a plastic solid) undergo gradual deformation under stress.
3. (creep to) informal behave obsequiously towards.

n.

1. informal a contemptible person, especially one who behaves obsequiously in the hope of advancement.
2. very slow, steady movement or progress.
   ▸gradual deformation of a plastic solid under stress.
3. Brit. an opening in a hedge or wall for an animal to pass through.
   ▸a feeding enclosure for young animals, with a long, narrow entrance.