sniff
sniff
verb
语源
verb
- [no obj.]draw up air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it running, or to express contempt
（出声地）吸气嗅，吸鼻子；嗤笑
his dog sniffed at my trousers.
他的狗嗅了嗅我的裤子。
[with direct speech]‘You're behaving in an unladylike fashion,’ sniffed Mother.
“你的行为不像淑女，”母亲嗤笑道。
■[with obj.]draw in (a scent, substance, or air) through the nose
用鼻子吸（气味，东西，空气）
■[usu. with negative](sniff at)show contempt or dislike for
嗤之以鼻，蔑视
the price is not to be sniffed at.
价格很是不菲。
■(sniff around/round)(informal)investigate covertly, especially in an attempt to find out confidential or incriminating information about someone
(非正式)侦察
■[with obj.](sniff something out)(informal)discover something by investigation
(非正式)调查到
he made millions sniffing out tax loopholes for companies.
他通过发现税则漏洞帮公司赚了几百万。
- an act or sound of drawing air through the nose
吸气
he gave a sniff of disapproval.
他嗤了一声，表示不同意。
■an amount of air or other substance taken up in such a way
吸入的空气（或其他物质）
his drug use was confined to a sniff of amyl nitrite.
他用药只限于小小一嗅亚硝酸戊脂罢了。
■[in sing.](informal)a hint or sign
(非正式)线索，迹象
they're off at the first sniff of trouble.
他们一嗅到有麻烦就跑了。
■[in sing.](informal)a small chance
(非正式)一线希望
the Olympic hosts will at least get a sniff at a medal.
奥运会东道主至少会有一丝希望拿到一块奖牌。
- (informal)worth having, accepting, or taking into account
语源
- Middle English: imitative
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