sniff

US /snɪf/
UK /snɪf/
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1.

нюхать, фыркать

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.
Собака начала нюхать ботинки незнакомца.
She gave a disdainful sniff at his suggestion.
Она презрительно фыркнула на его предложение.
1.

нюх, фырканье

an act or sound of sniffing

:
He gave a quick sniff of the air.
Он быстро понюхал воздух.
I heard a little sniff from the corner of the room.
Я услышал легкое фырканье из угла комнаты.