stealth
noun [ U ] uk/stelθ/ us/stelθ/
偷偷摸摸;秘密行动;不声张的活动
movement that is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard, or secret action
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通过立法来推行变革。
The weapons had been acquired by stealth. 这些武器的来历见不得光。