snore

🇬🇧 UK/snɒ:/🇺🇸 US
B2

Definitions

v.

To breathe noisily during sleep due to vibration of the soft palate

打鼾,打呼噜

n.

The harsh, rattling noise made while snoring

鼾声

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
snoreother
=snore

Common Collocations

  • 1.loud snore响亮的鼾声
  • 2.heavy snore沉重的鼾声
  • 3.[chronic snore]长期打鼾
  • 4.snore loudly大声打鼾

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His loud snore kept his roommate awake throughout the night.

  • 2.

    She could hear the rhythmic snore of her husband from across the room.

  • 3.

    The doctor said his snore might be a sign of sleep apnea.

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