Sneered Meaning in English
word · lemma: sneer
释义
Made a facial expression or spoke in a way that showed dislike or lack of respect, often by lifting one corner of the mouth. Used to show contempt or mock someone.
用法与细微差别
'Sneered' is formal or literary, and implies visible contempt. Common in stories: 'He sneered at her idea.' It's about both facial expression and tone—less about laughing, more about mocking with the face or voice. Not the same as 'laughed at' or 'smirked'.
例句
He sneered when he saw my drawing.
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The teacher sneered at his excuse.
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She sneered at my idea during the meeting.
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"You really think that'll work?" he sneered.
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Tom just sneered and walked away without saying anything else.
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They all sneered when I mentioned my plan, but I didn't care.
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