1819, frequentative form of sniff (v.). Related: Sniffled; sniffling. The sniffles "runny nose, head cold" is recorded from 1825. Sniffly (1897) tends to refer to physical symptoms, while sniffy (1858) means "scornful, disdainful and disagreeable." Snuffy "annoyed" is from 1670s.
实用例句
1. "Please don't yell at me." She began to sniffle.
“请不要对我大喊大叫。”她啜泣起来。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She tried to sniff contemptuously, but succeeded in producing only a sniffle.
她想用鼻子轻蔑地哼上一声,可是不成, 只发出一声鼻音.
来自辞典例句
3. Linda cry all day and sniffle audibly around the corner.
琳达在拐角处哭了一天并轻声地吸鼻涕.
来自互联网
4. Life is made up of sob, sniffle, and smile, with sniffle predominating.
人生是以哭 、 泣 、 笑三者构成的, 尤以泣为最.
来自互联网
5. The lack of air in the room makes everyone sniffle.
