英语词组sniff at是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Phr V

sniff at

sniffs, sniffing, sniffed

sniff at sth

informal to disapprove of something

A lot of people still sniff at comics and think them a juvenile habit.Still, a free weekend in Amsterdam is an offer not to be sniffed at. (= is worth having)

informal to show that you are interested in buying something

A number of big computer firms are sniffing at our new software.

sniff at (someone or something).

To dismiss or belittle someone or something as being not worthwhile, important, or valuable. Sure, a hundred bucks isn't a huge amount to win, but it's definitely nothing to sniff at! The CEO just sniffed at the deal presented by the rival corporation.

sniff at someone or something

1. Lit. to try to get the smell of someone or something by smelling. The dog sniffed at the visitor. The cat sniffed at almost every inch of the rug that the dog had walked on.

2. Fig. to show one's disapproval of someone or something by sniffing. (Sometimes this is figurative, the "sniffing" being expressed by tone of voice or gesture.) I made one suggestion, but Claire just sniffed at me. Gale just sniffed at the idea and would say nothing.

sniff at

1. To use the sense of smell to investigate something: I sniffed at the jar to see what it held.

2. To regard someone or something in a contemptuous or dismissive manner: The critics sniffed at the film, even though it was very popular. The amount of funds we've managed to raise in a week is nothing to sniff at.

词组	sniff at
释义	Phr V sniff at sniffs, sniffing, sniffed sniff at sth informal to disapprove of something A lot of people still sniff at comics and think them a juvenile habit.Still, a free weekend in Amsterdam is an offer not to be sniffed at. (= is worth having) informal to show that you are interested in buying something A number of big computer firms are sniffing at our new software. phrasesniff at1. not to be sniffed at spoken informal used to say that something is so good that you should definitely consider it: The price, however, is not to be sniffed at: $17.50!■ SIMILAR TO: not to be sneezed at2. sniff at sth to disapprove of something and think that it is not very good - use this when you disagree with people who think like this: The critics tended to sniff at his films, and dismiss them as being rather childish.■ SIMILAR TO: turn your nose up at sth sniff at (someone or something). To dismiss or belittle someone or something as being not worthwhile, important, or valuable. Sure, a hundred bucks isn't a huge amount to win, but it's definitely nothing to sniff at! The CEO just sniffed at the deal presented by the rival corporation. sniff at someone or something 1. Lit. to try to get the smell of someone or something by smelling. The dog sniffed at the visitor. The cat sniffed at almost every inch of the rug that the dog had walked on. 2. Fig. to show one's disapproval of someone or something by sniffing. (Sometimes this is figurative, the "sniffing" being expressed by tone of voice or gesture.) I made one suggestion, but Claire just sniffed at me. Gale just sniffed at the idea and would say nothing. sniff at v. 1. To use the sense of smell to investigate something: I sniffed at the jar to see what it held. 2. To regard someone or something in a contemptuous or dismissive manner: The critics sniffed at the film, even though it was very popular. The amount of funds we've managed to raise in a week is nothing to sniff at.
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