敛迹
liǎn​jì

lie low

  • created sense approved 敛迹/斂跡 · liǎn​jì · lie low

    敛迹 / 斂跡

    liǎn​jì

    lie low

    to cover one's traces or retire from public view to avoid detection

    由于警方搜捕很严，那些不法之徒只好暂时敛迹。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 敛迹/斂跡 · liǎn​jì · refrain

    敛迹 / 斂跡

    liǎn​jì

    refrain

    to stop or curb one's evil or improper behavior, often under pressure or temporarily

    经过这次严厉打击，当地的盗窃活动有所敛迹。

    verb

    created sense