"sniffed" in Chinese (Simplified)
嗅了闻了
Definition
“sniff”的一般过去式，意思是通过鼻子快速闻某物，也可以指小心地试图闻出某种气味。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Sniffed' 可用于人或动物，有时带有中性或怀疑意味，如 'sniffed around' 暗示在寻找线索。常与气味相关的事物搭配（如 'sniffed the flower'）；用于人时有时表示找信息或表达情绪（如伤心时吸鼻）。
Examples
The dog sniffed the tree.
狗**嗅了**这棵树。
She sniffed the flowers in the garden.
她**闻了**花园里的花。
He sniffed because he had a cold.
他感冒了所以一直**嗅了**。
The cat sniffed around the kitchen, looking for food.
猫在厨房里到处**嗅了**，找吃的。
She sniffed the air and wrinkled her nose at the strange smell.
她**嗅了**嗅空气，对这股奇怪的味道皱起了鼻子。
He sniffed a little when talking about his sad story.
他说伤心事时微微地**嗅了**一下。