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inch along(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. avanzar paso a paso
The soldiers inched along toward a battle that for many would be their last.Los soldados avanzaban paso a paso hacia una batalla que para muchos sería la última.
b. avanzar despacio
The spy inched along, knowing that one false step would wake the guard.El espía avanzaba despacio, sabiendo que un paso falso despertaría al guardia.
c. moverse lentamente
The turtle inched along, unaware that a car was coming toward it.La tortuga se movía lentamente, sin percibir que se le aproximaba un coche.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. avanzar paso a paso por
The officer inched along the hallway, gun in hand.El agente avanzaba paso a paso por el pasillo, la pistola en la mano.
b. avanzar despacio por
The ant inched along the kitchen counter.La hormiga avanzaba despacio por la cubierta de la cocina.
c. moverse lentamente por
I was inching along the roof, terrified that any moment I might slip and fall.Me movía lentamente por el tejado con terror de resbalar y caerme en cualquier momento.
a. mover lentamente
Ines inched the boulder along toward the stone wall.Inés movía la roca lentamente hacia el muro de rocas.
b. deslizar
We pushed and pushed, inching the car along until plunged down into the ravine.Empujamos y empujamos, deslizando el coche hasta que se precipitó al barranco.
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