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词汇 sniff around
释义
Phr V
sniff around
sniffs, sniffing, sniffed
sniff around/round swh
to look for information or for something you want in a particular place
A couple of detectives were sniffing around the hotel, asking questions.
phrasesniff around1. sniff aroundsniff around sth usually progressive informal to try to find out information about someone or something, especially information that they want to hide: It won't be long before the tax office starts sniffing around. Of course she'll keep quiet. She won't want the police sniffing around her place.2. sniff around sbsniff around usually progressive BrE informal to show an eager interest in sb or sth when this is not wanted: Rich families didn't want people like him sniffing around their daughters. What is Psion doing sniffing around Amstrad?

sniff around

To investigate, search through, or inquire impertinently into something or some place. Please tell me that the cops won't find any incriminating evidence if they start sniffing around your office. Sarah's been sniffing around, lately—I think she's starting to suspect me. I started sniffing around the senator's campaign records and discovered a vast conspiracy of fraud and embezzlement.

sniff around

v.
To pry; snoop: The reporters came sniffing around for more details. The detectives sniffed around the basement for clues. The guard caught them sniffing around in the room where the files are kept.
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