scurry
verb [ I usually + adv/prep ] uk/ˈskʌr.i/ us/ˈskɝː.i/
碎步快跑
to move quickly, with small, short steps
The mouse scurried across the floor. 老鼠从地板上嗖地溜过。
The noise of the explosion sent everyone scurrying back into their homes. 听到爆炸声，每个人都急忙跑回家去。
Synonyms: scamperskitter
- More examples
- A small rodent followed, scurrying beneath a wall before I could even jump to my feet and scream.
- News of his imminent arrival sent the support crew scurrying to buy pizza and nonalcoholic cider.
- All of the players who came off the field scurried to the warmest places they could find.