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noses

UK //ˈnəʊzɪz//US //ˈnoʊzɪz//

词源

源自古英语 nosu,与荷兰语 neus 和德语 Nase 同源,最终源自原始印欧语词根 *nas-。

noun

❶ nose 的复数形式,指人或动物面部的嗅觉和呼吸器官,通常突出于面部。

“Dogs have very sensitive noses.”

(狗的鼻子非常灵敏。)

“She wrinkled her noses at the bad smell.”

(她闻到难闻的气味后皱起了鼻子。)

同义词:snouts, beaks, proboscises

verb

❶ nose 的第三人称单数形式,表示用鼻子闻、嗅或小心地移动。

“The cat noses around the kitchen for food.”

(猫在厨房里到处嗅闻寻找食物。)

“She noses the car into the narrow parking space.”

(她小心地将车慢慢开进狭窄的停车位。)

同义词:sniffs, probes, pokes

常见短语

count noses — 清点人数,通常用于确认所有人是否在场。

“The teacher counts noses before the field trip.”

(老师在实地考察前清点人数。)

follow one's noses — 凭直觉行事,字面意思是跟着鼻子走。

“They followed their noses and found the bakery by smell.”

(他们跟着香味找到了面包店。)