sniff something/someone out

Related to word: sniff

片语动词

Definition

  1. to locate something or someone by using the sense of smell

    嗅出

    • She can sniff out the source of food quickly.

      她可以迅速嗅探出食物的来源。

    • The dog can sniff out the mouse hiding behind the wall.

      那只狗可以嗅探出藏在墙后的老鼠。

    • The police used sniffing dogs to sniff out illegal drugs.

      警方使用嗅探犬来嗅探出非法毒品。