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sniveler

/sniv-uhl/US // ˈsnɪv əl //UK // (ˈsnɪvəl) //

流言蜚语,鼻涕虫,流言蜚语者,流言者

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v.无主动词 verb
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    sniv·eled, sniv·el·ing or sniv·elled, sniv·el·ling.

    • : to weep or cry with sniffling.
    • : to affect a tearful state; whine.
    • : to run at the nose; have a runny nose: She sniveled from the cold.
    • : to draw up mucus audibly through the nose: Stop sniveling and use your handkerchief.
v.有主动词 verb
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    sniv·eled, sniv·el·ing or sniv·elled, sniv·el·ling.

    • : to utter with sniveling or sniffling.
n.名词 noun
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    • : weak, whining, or pretended weeping.
    • : a light sniffle, as in weeping.
    • : a hypocritical show of feeling: a sentimental snivel.
    • : mucus running from the nose.
    • : snivels, a sniveling condition; a slight cold; the sniffles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • I, the Socman, am shorn of my lands that you may snivel Latin and eat bread for which you never did hand's turn.

  • There was a snivel of delight on the face of the rascal who had formerly spoken, and who now responded to his chief's invitation.

  • I dont snivel about what you call moral obligations; I only recognize money obligations.

  • The boy was sniveling too, but I took notice it wasn't a scared snivel—it was a mad snivel, if you all know what I mean.

  • Whatever you do (and I address myself in particular to you in the furthest), never snivel.