Word · Frequency #41530
sniffy
/ˈsnifi/
adjective
轻蔑的；傲慢的
核心释义
Disdainful; haughty.
- 1.
轻蔑的；傲慢的。
Disdainful; haughty.
- 2.
以嗅为特征的。
Characterised by sniffing.
常嗅闻的；以嗅闻为特征的；轻蔑的；傲慢的。；以嗅为特征的。；傲慢的；轻蔑的
用法In use
She gave me a sniffy look when I suggested we take the bus.
用法提示：sniffy 作定语修饰 look，表示“轻蔑的、傲慢的”。
He was rather sniffy about my choice of music.
用法提示：be sniffy about 表示对……不屑、不以为然，是常见搭配。
Don't be so sniffy; their idea is actually quite good.
用法提示：sniffy 作表语，表示“傲慢的、瞧不起人的”。
be sniffy about sth
表示对某事物轻蔑或不满。
She was sniffy about his choice of restaurant.
她对他的餐厅选择嗤之以鼻。
be sniffy with sb
表示对人傲慢或冷淡。
The manager was sniffy with the new intern.
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