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"trailing"의 동의어 (2).
1.
The young detective was ________ the suspect from a distance,
making sure to stay out of sight while noting every move.
A) Tailing
B) Hanging
C) Rambling
D) Lagging
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Tailing' refers to following someone secretly.
It fits the context of a detective watching a suspect without being noticed.
2.
After the heavy rain,
several beautiful vines were ________ loosely from the garden wall.
A) Hounding
B) Seeking
C) Dangling
D) Chasing
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Dangling' describes a state of hanging or swinging loosely downward.
3.
The athlete felt frustrated
because she was ________ during the final lap of the long-distance race.
A) Shadowing
B) Lagging
C) Coursing
D) Pursuing
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Lagging' means falling behind or moving
at a slower speed than others in a group.
4.
For hours, the hikers were ________ through the vast countryside,
enjoying the scenery without a specific destination.
A) Dawdling
B) Tracking
C) Following
D) Rambling
Answer: D
Explanation:
'Rambling' refers to walking slowly and aimlessly for pleasure.
5.
The police spent weeks ________ the stolen vehicle's GPS coordinates
to find the criminal's hideout.
A) Tracking
B) Dragging
C) Creeping
D) Dangling
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Tracking' involves following the path, location, or movement of an object.
6.
Despite the exhaustion,
the hunter remained focused on ________ the rare deer
through the thick forest.
A) Hanging
B) Rambling
C) Pursuing
D) Dawdling
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Pursuing' means following or moving toward a specific target or goal.
7.
Stop ________ and get in the car immediately,
or we are going to be late for the wedding!
A) Coursing
B) Dawdling
C) Shadowing
D) Tailing
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Dawdling' means acting slowly or wasting time
without a clear purpose.
8.
The exhausted mountain climber
was ________ his heavy backpack across the rocky terrain.
A) Chasing
B) Seeking
C) Following
D) Dragging
Answer: D
Explanation:
'Dragging' describes moving something heavy or moving slowly
with great effort.
9.
The paparazzi were ________ the celebrity all day,
following her persistently to get a single photo.
A) Hounding
B) Creeping
C) Falling behind
D) Hanging
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Hounding' implies relentless and persistent following,
often to the point of harassment.
10.
The spy was ________ the diplomat for days,
mimicking his routine to gather intelligence.
A) Rambling
B) Shadowing
C) Lagging
D) Dragging
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Shadowing' means following someone very closely and observing them
like a shadow.
11.
The hungry wolf was ________ the rabbit across the open field,
desperate to catch its prey.
A) Dangling
B) Tracking
C) Chasing
D) Dawdling
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Chasing' describes the act of following quickly to catch up
with someone or something.
12.
During the parade,
the small children were ________ the colorful floats
as they moved down the street.
A) Falling behind
B) Creeping
C) Pursuing
D) Following
Answer: D
Explanation:
'Following' is the general term for moving
behind a preceding object or person.
13.
A heavy iron lantern was ________ from the ceiling of the old, dark castle.
A) Dogging
B) Hanging
C) Coursing
D) Seeking
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Hanging' refers to being suspended from above.
14.
The group of tourists was ________
because they kept stopping to take photos of every building.
A) Falling behind
B) Shadowing
C) Tailing
D) Hounding
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Falling behind' means moving more slowly than the rest of the group.
15.
Adrenaline was ________ through his veins
as he prepared to give the most important speech of his life.
A) Lagging
B) Trailing
C) Coursing
D) Rambling
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Coursing' refers to moving or flowing swiftly,
often used to describe blood or feelings.
16.
The cat was ________ through the tall grass,
trying not to make a sound as it approached the bird.
A) Tracking
B) Dangling
C) Dragging
D) Creeping
Answer: D
Explanation:
'Creeping' involves moving slowly and cautiously,
usually to avoid detection.
17.
The persistent reporter was ________ the politician's every move,
refusing to give up on the story.
A) Hanging
B) Dogging
C) Rambling
D) Dawdling
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Dogging' refers to persistent or stubborn following.
18.
Many young graduates are ________ meaningful careers
that offer both stability and passion.
A) Seeking
B) Following
C) Tailing
D) Lagging
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Seeking' means moving toward
or looking for a specific goal or objective.
19.
Because the lead car was so fast,
the rest of the convoy was ________ far back on the dusty road.
A) Chasing
B) Shadowing
C) Trailing behind
D) Hounding
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Trailing behind' describes being positioned at the back
or following from a distance.
20.
The hem of her long silk dress was ________ on the floor
as she walked gracefully down the stairs.
A) Coursing
B) Trailing
C) Pursuing
D) Falling behind
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Trailing' means to follow along behind
or to be drawn along the ground.
21.
The tired toddler was ________ her favorite stuffed bear
along the hallway floor as she headed to bed.
A) Tracking
B) Dragging
C) Hanging
D) Coursing
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Dragging' involves moving something heavy or pulling it
along a surface with effort or slowly.
22.
While the teacher spoke,
several students were ________ their legs under their desks
in a relaxed manner.
A) Shadowing
B) Seeking
C) Dangling
D) Chasing
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Dangling' refers to a state of hanging loosely or swinging downward.
23.
The investigator spent all night ________ the digital footprints left
by the hacker to identify their location.
A) Tracking
B) Dawdling
C) Rambling
D) Following
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Tracking' is the act of following a trail, path, or the movement of a target.
24.
The mountain climber checked his gear one last time,
ensuring the safety ropes were ________ securely from the anchor point.
A) Dogging
B) Hanging
C) Tailing
D) Creeping
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Hanging' means to be suspended from a higher point downward.
25.
Even though the marathon had started an hour ago,
a few slow runners were still ________ far behind the main pack.
A) Pursuing
B) Hounding
C) Trailing
D) Shadowing
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Trailing' (or trailing behind) means to move along behind
or be at the rear of a group.
26.
If you keep ________ in the museum gift shop,
the tour bus will leave without you.
A) Dawdling
B) Coursing
C) Chasing
D) Tracking
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Dawdling' means to move slowly or waste time
without a specific purpose.
27.
The private eye was ________ the suspect’s car
through the narrow city streets, careful not to be spotted.
A) Hanging
B) Seeking
C) Tailing
D) Dragging
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Tailing' specifically refers to following someone secretly
(shadowing/following their tail).
28.
After the loud noise,
the frightened cat began ________ slowly toward the door to see
what had happened.
A) Pursuing
B) Lagging
C) Rambling
D) Creeping
Answer: D
Explanation:
'Creeping' describes moving slowly and cautiously,
often to avoid being noticed.
29.
The championship team felt the pressure of the underdog team
________ their every move throughout the season.
A) Dangling
B) Dogging
C) Following
D) Dragging
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Dogging' implies persistent, stubborn, or relentless following.
30.
After the long meeting, Sarah went for a ________ walk in the park
to clear her head and enjoy the fresh air.
A) Rambling
B) Hounding
C) Chasing
D) Tracking
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Rambling' refers to a leisurely, aimless walk taken for pleasure.
31.
The scientist is ________ a cure for the rare disease
by testing thousands of different chemical compounds.
A) Lagging
B) Seeking
C) Shadowing
D) Tailing
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Seeking' means moving toward or searching for a specific goal or objective.
32.
The specialized drone was ________ the movements of the whale pod
to collect data for marine biologists.
A) Falling behind
B) Dragging
C) Hanging
D) Following
Answer: D
Explanation:
'Following' is the general term for moving behind a target that is in front.
33.
A sense of excitement was ________ through the crowd
as the famous singer finally stepped onto the stage.
A) Coursing
B) Dawdling
C) Creeping
D) Rambling
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Coursing' describes a swift, fluid movement,
often used for feelings or liquids moving through a path.
34.
The police officer was ________ the criminal across the rooftops,
determined to make an arrest.
A) Tailing
B) Chasing
C) Dangling
D) Lagging
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Chasing' refers to a rapid pursuit intended to catch someone or something.
35.
Due to the outdated software,
the computer’s performance was ________ significantly
during the high-def video edit.
A) Hounding
B) Seeking
C) Lagging
D) Coursing
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Lagging' means moving at a slow speed and falling
behind the expected pace.
36.
The young intern spent the entire week ________ the senior architect
to learn how to manage large-scale projects.
A) Dragging
B) Creeping
C) Tracking
D) Shadowing
Answer: D
Explanation:
'Shadowing' means following someone
very closely to observe and learn from them.
37.
The ambitious athlete is ________ his dream of winning
an Olympic gold medal
with intense daily training.
A) Pursuing
B) Falling behind
C) Dangling
D) Dawdling
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Pursuing' involves following or working
toward a specific goal or target over time.
38.
Critics have been ________ the director
for his controversial filming choices ever since the movie was released.
A) Rambling
B) Hounding
C) Following
D) Hanging
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Hounding' means to pursue or harass someone persistently.
39.
Because his bicycle had a flat tire,
Mark was ________ the rest of the cycling group during the mountain climb.
A) Tracking
B) Tailing
C) Falling behind
D) Coursing
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Falling behind' describes moving more slowly than others
and losing one's position in a group.
40.
The runner noticed a small dog ________ far behind him,
seemingly lost and trying to find its way home.
A) Chasing
B) Shadowing
C) Trailing behind
D) Seeking
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Trailing behind' emphasizes being positioned at the rear
or at a distance behind a leader.
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