sniff

US /snɪf/
UK /snɪf/
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1.

嗅ぐ, 鼻を鳴らす

draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop the nose from running, or to express contempt

:
The dog began to sniff at the stranger's shoes.
犬は見知らぬ人の靴を嗅ぎ始めた。
She gave a disdainful sniff at his suggestion.
彼女は彼の提案に軽蔑的な鼻を鳴らした
1.

嗅ぐこと, 鼻を鳴らす音

an act or sound of sniffing

:
He gave a quick sniff of the air.
彼は空気を素早く嗅いだ
I heard a little sniff from the corner of the room.
部屋の隅から小さな鼻を鳴らす音が聞こえた。