to sniff around
Pronunciation
/snˈɪf ɐɹˈaʊnd/

“sniff around”的英语定义和含义

to sniff around
01

四处打探, 调查

to investigate or learn new or secret information about a particular thing or person
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
around
基本动词
sniff
现在时
sniff around
第三人称单数
sniffs around
现在分词
sniffing around
一般过去时
sniffed around
过去分词
sniffed around
例子
The detective decided to sniff around the crime scene for clues.
侦探决定在犯罪现场四处打探以寻找线索。
02

四处嗅探, 徘徊

to try to romantically or professionally pursue someone
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
informal
例子
The company 's recruiters are sniffing around for top talent to join their team.
公司的招聘人员正在四处嗅探,寻找顶尖人才加入他们的团队。
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