sniff

• 名词，指用鼻子吸气以嗅闻或察觉气味的行为；也指一次这样的吸气或嗅到的气味。

A noun referring to the act of inhaling through the nose to detect or sense an odor.

1. Sensing an odorA2formal

   The act of inhaling through the nose to detect a smell.

   嗅

   • He took a sniff of the freshly baked bread.
   • One sniff of the perfume told her it was expensive.
   • The dog gave a quick sniff of the ground.

   同义词smellsnuffwhiff

2. Inhalation soundA2informal

   A short, audible breath taken through the nose, often indicating a cold or emotion.

   抽鼻子

   • She gave a loud sniff and wiped her nose.
   • I heard a sniff from the back of the room.
   • His sniff was a sign of his allergies acting up.

   同义词snifflesnortsnuffsnuffle

• 指用鼻子吸气发出声音的动作，通常是为了闻气味或清理鼻腔。

A verb used to indicate the act of inhaling air audibly through the nose, typically to detect a smell or to clear the nasal passages.

1. Perceive by inhaling through the noseA2formal

   To smell something by taking air in through the nose, often to detect an odor.

   闻

   • The dog sniffed the ground to find the trail.
   • She sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
   • He sniffed the air and recognized the scent of rain.

   同义词nosescentsmellsnuff

2. Inhale audibly through the noseA2informal

   To draw air into the nose in a way that makes a sound, often due to a cold, crying, or trying to clear the nose.

   抽鼻子

   • He sniffed loudly because of his allergies.
   • She sniffed back her tears during the sad movie.
   • Stop sniffing and blow your nose.

   同义词snifflesnuffle

   反义词exhale

短语动词变体sniff out