early 13c., aspy, from Old French espiier "observe, watch closely, spy on; guard, keep in custody" (12c., Modern French épier), from Vulgar Latin *spiare, from a Germanic source (compare Old High German spehon "to spy;" see spy (v.)). For initial e-, see e-. Related: Espied; espial.
实用例句
1. Where love fails , we espy all faults.
一旦失恋,缺点易见.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Here, from a window, did Guinevere espy a knight standing in a woodman's cart.
吉尼维尔是从这里透过窗户看到了站在樵夫车上的骑士。来自柯林斯例句
3. " Petey, " I said, " are you in love with Polly Espy? "
皮蒂, ” 我说, “ 你在跟波利谈恋爱吧?来自互联网
4. Is it you I espy jogging in the park this morning?
我今天早上看到在公园里有个人慢跑,是你 吗 ?来自互联网
5. Where love fails we espy all faults. - -- Proverb.
