
好词典

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-。
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。)
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。)
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。)