snuff
US /snʌf/
UK /snʌf/
名词
鼻烟
finely powdered tobacco, either sniffed up the nostril or held in the mouth against the gums
示例:
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He took a pinch of snuff from his box.
他从盒子里取出一小撮鼻烟。
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The old man offered me some snuff.
老人递给我一些鼻烟。
动词
1.
熄灭
extinguish (a candle or other small flame)
示例:
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He reached out to snuff the candle.
他伸手去熄灭蜡烛。
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The wind threatened to snuff out the campfire.
风威胁要熄灭篝火。
2.
嗅, 闻
smell or sniff (something) with the nose
示例:
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The dog began to snuff at the ground.
狗开始嗅地面。
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He would often snuff the air, as if detecting a scent.
他经常嗅空气，仿佛在察觉某种气味。
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