sneer
UK/sniә/US
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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 Englishsneerother
=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.