nose
名词
定义 nose 名词
body part
- A1Countable
The part of the face that protrudes above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling.
A large / long / pointed nose.
I have a sore throat and a runny nose.
Alright, stop crying and blow your nose.
scent
- Countablefood & drinkspecialized
The particular aroma of a wine.
A wine known for its smoky nose.
vehicle
- Countable
The forwardmost part of a vehicle, especially an aircraft.
The symbol was painted on both sides of the aircraft's nose.
动词
定义 nose 动词
search
- IntransitiveVerb + adv/prepinformal
To investigate or search for something, especially when it's intended to be private or secret.
Some reporters were nosing around for news.
The police arrived and began nosing into the drawers and examining papers.
vehicle
- TransitiveIntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To move a vehicle slowly and carefully forward.
The driver cautiously nosed the car out of the side street, while anxiously looking around.
He carefully nosed the lorry into the tight space.
成语
- have your nose in a book
To be deeply engrossed in reading.
• She always has her nose in a book, completely immersed in the story.
- nose in the air
Describes a person behaving as though they are superior to others, and are unwilling to engage with them.
• She always has her nose in the air, as if we are not worthy to speak with her.
- nose to tail
Describes a line of vehicles or people positioned very closely together, one directly behind the other.
• Due to the traffic jam, the cars were lined up nose to tail on the highway.
- keep your nose out of something
To avoid interfering in other people's affairs or relationships.
• I told him to mind his own business and keep his nose out of my decisions.
- by a nose
To win a race or competition by a very small margin.
• The race was so close that he won by a nose.
- stick your nose into something
To interfere in or inquire about matters that are not one's concern.
• I hate it when my neighbor keeps sticking his nose into my business.
- have a (good) nose for something
To have a natural ability or instinct for discovering or recognizing a particular type of thing.
• The art dealer has a good nose for valuable antiques.
- on the nose
Precisely correct or accurate, often referring to an exact amount, time, or description.
• His prediction was right on the nose, absolutely perfect.
- keep your nose clean
To behave in a way that avoids trouble or conflict; to stay out of trouble.
• He decided to keep his nose clean at the new job and avoid any unnecessary disputes.
- be (right) under your nose
In a location that is very obvious and easy to see, but has been overlooked.
• I looked everywhere for my glasses, only to find they were right under my nose, on top of my head.
- put someone's nose out of joint
To offend or upset someone, typically because they feel slighted or overlooked, often due to someone else's gain or success.
• Her nose was really put out of joint when she found out she hadn't been chosen as team captain.
- (from) under your nose
Used to describe something, typically negative, that occurs obviously but is not noticed or prevented by someone.
• The company was riddled with financial problems, and the malfeasance was happening right under the management's nose.
- get up someone's nose
To irritate or annoy someone; to provoke someone's anger.
• His constant complaining really gets up my nose.
- keep/put your nose to the grindstone
To work diligently and persistently for an extended period.
• He had to keep his nose to the grindstone for months to finish this project.
- not see/look, etc. beyond/past the end of your nose
To be shortsighted, focusing only on what is immediately obvious or of immediate concern, without considering long-term implications or broader perspectives.
• When planning your career, you can't just look beyond the end of your nose.
片语动词 nose
- nose something out
to find something by conducting a thorough search
• The detective managed to nose out the truth with his keen intuition.