单词 | snort |
释义 | snort n. & v. --n   1. an explosive sound made by the sudden forcing of breath through the nose, esp. expressing indignation or incredulity.   2. a similar sound made by an engine etc.   3. colloq. a small drink of liquor.   4. an inhaled dose of a (usu. illegal) powdered drug. --v   1. intr. make a snort.   2. intr. (of an engine etc.) make a sound resembling this.   3. tr. (also absol.) sl. inhale (a usu. illegal narcotic drug, esp. cocaine or heroin).   4. tr. express (defiance etc.) by snorting. Phrases and idioms snort out express (words, emotions, etc.) by snorting. Etymology: ME, prob. imit.: cf. SNORE |
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