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sniff

/ˈsnɪf/

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verb

sniffs; sniffed; sniffing

[no obj] :to take air into your nose in short breaths that are loud enough to be heard

She sniffed and wiped her nose with a tissue.

to smell (something or someone) by putting your nose close to it and taking air in through your nose in short breaths [+ obj]

She put perfume on her wrist and sniffed it.

The dog sniffed the carpet. [no obj]

He held the flower up to his nose and sniffed. - often + at

The cat sniffed at the food and walked away.

[+ obj] :to take (something, such as fumes or a drug) into your body by inhaling it through your nose in order to get intoxicated

sniffing glue/ether

sniffing [=(more commonly) snorting] cocaine

[+ obj] :to discover or find (something) by smelling - usually + out

dogs that are trained to sniff out drugs - often used figuratively

Several companies, sniffing [=sensing] profit potential, are investing in the area.

My mother is an expert at sniffing out trouble.

the ability to sniff out bargains

By asking around, we were able to sniff out the truth.

[no obj] :to search for something by smelling

A dog sniffed (around) for drugs in the car. - often used figuratively

The detective sniffed for clues.

She has been sniffing (around/about) for a new job.

[+ obj] :to say (something) in a way that shows dislike, disapproval, etc.

I guess you don't need my help, she sniffed.

sniff around/round

[phrasal verb]

sniff around/round (someone) Brit informal :to try to get (someone) as a romantic partner, employee, etc.

His engagement hasn't stopped him from sniffing around other girls.

Rival companies have been sniffing around her for years.

sniff at

[phrasal verb]

sniff at (something) :to show dislike or disapproval of (something) especially because you think it is not important or worthy of respect

Some people sniff at the idea of using fake flowers.

It's not a big profit, but it's not to be sniffed at. = It's not a big profit, but it's nothing to sniff at.

noun

plural sniffs

[count] :an act or the sound of drawing air into the nose especially in order to smell something or because you are sick or have been crying

He took a big sniff [=whiff] of the soup.

She said that she felt fine, but her sniffs and coughs told a different story.

[singular] :an expression of dislike or disapproval

I refuse to answer that question, she said with a sniff.

[singular] :a small amount or sign of something

He wanted to avoid the slightest sniff of a scandal.

They ran away at the first sniff [=hint] of trouble.

There was still a sniff of hope left for the team.

[singular] :an opportunity to come close to achieving or experiencing something - usually + of

The team did not even get a sniff of the play-offs last year. [=did not even come close to reaching the play-offs]

* Các từ tương tự:
sniffer, sniffle, sniffy