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nose

UK/nәuz/US
NGSL 3kA1

Definitions

n.

The part of the face used for breathing and smelling; the front tip of an object

鼻子;(物体的)前端,尖端

v.

To move forward slowly and carefully; to pry or snoop into others' affairs

缓慢前行;探听,打探

Root Breakdown

Native English
noseother
=nose

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He broke his nose during the soccer match and had to leave the field.

  • 2.

    The detective carefully nosed through the suspect's financial records.

  • 3.

    The ship nosed cautiously through the foggy harbor toward the dock.

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