sniff at
(verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To show disapproval or dismiss something as unimportant
To show disapproval or dismiss something as unimportant
Ví dụ:
She sniffed at the idea of working on the weekends.
She sniffed at the idea of working on the weekends.
sniff at
(verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To inhale the scent of something by drawing the air into the nose
To inhale the scent of something by drawing the air into the nose
Ví dụ:
The dog sniffed at the suspicious package.
The dog sniffed at the suspicious package.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "sniff at" means to show dislike, disapproval or disdain towards something, usually by inhaling air through the nose in a way that shows displeasure or dislike. For example, if someone sniffs at a plate of food, it suggests they do not like the way it smells or looks. It can also refer to someone showing superiority or arrogance towards something. This expression is often used in informal conversation or writing.
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