sniff at something

Related to word: sniff

片語動詞

Definition (不贊同)

  1. to express disapproval or regard something with low esteem

    蔑視;輕視;不屑於...

    • He sniffed at the proposed plan, dismissing it as unworthy.

      他對提出的計劃嗤之以鼻,認為不值得考慮。

    • During the meeting, she sniffed at her colleague's suggestions, showing her contempt.

      在會議期間,她對同事的建議嗤之以鼻,表現出她的輕蔑。

    • He sniffed at the movie reviews, believing they lacked substance.

      他對電影評論嗤之以鼻,認為它們缺乏實質內容。

Definition (興趣)

  1. to demonstrate an interest in something

    顯示對某事物的興趣

    • She sniffed at the new project, showing some interest and asking for more details.

      她對新項目表現出興趣,詢問了更多細節。

    • He sniffed at the opportunity for success, displaying interest in the proposal.

      他對成功的機會表現出興趣,對提案顯示了興趣。

    • When she learned about the plan, she sniffed at it with noticeable interest.

      當她了解到這個計劃時,她表現出了明顯的興趣。