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sneering

UK //ˈsnɪərɪŋ//US //ˈsnɪrɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'sneren',可能与古诺尔斯语 'snerra'(嘲笑)有关。

adjective

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。)

同义词:mocking, scornful, derisive

常见短语

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。)