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sneeze

UK/sni:z/US
B1

Definitions

v.

To suddenly expel air through the nose and mouth as a reflex caused by nasal irritation

打喷嚏

n.

An act of sneezing; a sudden involuntary expulsion of air through the nose

喷嚏

Root Breakdown

Native English
sneezeother
=sneeze

Common Collocations

  • 1.stifle a sneeze强忍喷嚏
  • 2.suppress a sneeze憋住喷嚏
  • 3.sneeze violently猛烈地打喷嚏
  • 4.fit of sneezing一阵喷嚏

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She let out a loud sneeze that echoed through the quiet library.

  • 2.

    A single sneeze can spread thousands of tiny droplets into the air.

  • 3.

    He stifled a sneeze during the solemn ceremony to avoid drawing attention.

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