sniff at sth Значение & определение

Значение на sniff at sth на български

• 0 to show disapproval or a low opinion of something:

  • Art experts sniffed at his work.

• 1 to show that you are interested in something:

  • A few computer firms are sniffing at the project already.

  • Chief executive David Prosser said the takeover speculation was wrong and no one was sniffing around.