to sniff round
[phrase form: sniff]
01
四处打探, 嗅探
to attempt to learn new or secret piece of information about something or someone
Dialect
British
British
例子
He was sniffing round town looking for anyone who knew her.
他在镇上四处打探，寻找认识她的人。
02
围着转, 追求
to attempt to pursue someone as a romantic or professional interest
Informal例子
He was sniffing round her all afternoon.
他整个下午都在围着她转。
