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sneer

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Definitions

v.

To smile or speak in a contemptuous or scornful way, often by curling the upper lip

冷笑，嘲笑，讥讽

n.

A contemptuous or scornful facial expression or remark

冷笑，嘲笑，讥讽的表情或话语

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sneerother
=sneer

Common Collocations

  • 1.sneer at someone嘲笑某人
  • 2.a contemptuous sneer轻蔑的冷笑
  • 3.curl one's lip in a sneer撇嘴冷笑
  • 4.[sneer of disdain]不屑一顾的讥讽

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He sneered at her suggestion, calling it completely unrealistic.

  • 2.

    The critic's sneer was visible as he dismissed the young artist's work.

  • 3.

    Don't sneer at people who are trying their best, even if they fail.

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