"sniggering" in Chinese (Simplified)
窃笑(带嘲笑意味)
Definition
悄悄地嘲笑,带有讽刺或不尊重的意味。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Sniggering” 多用于英式英语,美式英语多用 “snickering”。通常有嘲笑、轻蔑的意味,常见于 'caught sniggering'。不是描述普通开心笑的词。
Examples
The students were sniggering at the back of the classroom.
学生们在教室后面**窃笑**。
She tried to ignore the boys who were sniggering at her new haircut.
她试图忽略那些因她新发型而**窃笑**的男孩。
They were sniggering when the teacher made a mistake.
老师犯错时,他们在**窃笑**。
I saw them sniggering behind their hands as I walked past.
我经过时看到他们用手捂着嘴**窃笑**。
Stop sniggering—it’s not funny!
别再**窃笑**了——一点都不好笑!
Whenever he tries to speak in public, he hears people sniggering.
每当他在公开场合讲话时,总能听到人们在**窃笑**。