snivel

• 名词，指哭泣或抱怨的行为，常带有哭哭啼啼、哼哼唧唧的意味；也指因鼻塞而沉重地用鼻子呼吸、抽鼻子的动作。

A noun referring to the act of crying or complaining in a whining, tearful manner, or the act of breathing heavily through the nose, often due to congestion.

1. Whining in a tearful mannerC1informal

   The act of complaining or crying in a weak, annoying, or self-pitying way.

   哭诉

   • His constant snivel about the workload annoyed everyone.
   • She gave a pathetic snivel when she didn't get her way.
   • The child's snivel was a plea for attention.

   同义词complaintmoansnifflesnufflewhimperwhine

2. Noisy breathing through the noseC1informal

   The act of breathing heavily or noisily through the nose, often due to congestion or crying.

   吸鼻子

   • I could hear his snivel from across the room as he tried to clear his nose.
   • Her snivel was a clear sign she had a bad cold.
   • The constant snivel during the movie was distracting.

   同义词sniffsnifflesnortsnuffle

• 动词，用于描述带哭腔或抱怨地哭泣、诉苦，含有流鼻涕、掉眼泪或自怜的意味。

A verb used to describe the act of crying or complaining in a whining, tearful, or self-pitying manner.

1. Cry or complain tearfullyB2informal

   To speak or complain in a tearful, whining, or self-pitying manner.

   哭诉

   • The child sniveled about not getting a toy.
   • Stop sniveling and tell me what happened.
   • He sniveled through his entire apology.

   同义词blubbercrygrizzlemewlpulesnifflesnufflesobwhimperwhine

2. Sniffle or snuffle mucusB2informal

   To inhale or sniff up mucus from the nose, often audibly.

   抽鼻子

   • She sniveled loudly during the cold winter morning.
   • He kept sniveling and wiping his nose with a tissue.
   • The baby sniveled as it tried to breathe through a stuffy nose.

   同义词sniffsnifflesnuffle

3. Whine or cry with snufflingB2informal

   To cry or whine while making snuffling sounds, often due to sadness or discomfort.

   抽泣

   • The puppy sniveled when left alone in the room.
   • He sniveled quietly after stubbing his toe.
   • She sniveled and sniffled throughout the sad movie.

   同义词blubbersnifflesnufflewhimperwhine