[] happening or increasing gradually and not easily noticed （不知不觉地）逐渐发生的，缓慢行进的◆The move is part of the government's creeping financial reforms. 这是政府渐进式金融改革的部分举措。◆their attempt to gain creeping control of the company 他们逐步控制公司的企图⨁creeping control / expenses / inflation / privatization 渐进性控制／支出／通货膨胀／私有化