
好词典

源自中古英语 'sneren',可能与古诺尔斯语 'snerra'(嘲笑)有关。
❶ 指用轻蔑或嘲笑的表情或语气表达对他人的不屑,通常通过撇嘴、冷笑等方式表现。
“He gave her a sneering look when she mentioned her promotion.”
(当她提到升职时,他向她投去一个轻蔑的眼神。)
“The politician responded with a sneering remark about his opponent's lack of experience.”
(这位政客以嘲讽的语气回应对手缺乏经验。)
sneering remark — 带有轻蔑或嘲讽意味的评论,通常用于表达对他人的不屑或贬低。
“His sneering remark about her outfit made everyone uncomfortable.”
(他对她穿着的嘲讽评论让所有人都感到不舒服。)