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Nose around Meaning in English

expression

ˈnoʊz/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
NOHZ uh-ROWND
nˈəʊz/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
NUHZ uh-ROWND

释义

To search, look around, or investigate something in a way that is curious and often not entirely welcome; usually about looking for information that is private or not your business.

用法与细微差别

Informal and sometimes mildly negative; often used to warn people not to be too curious. Common with 'in' or 'around' a place (e.g., 'nose around my room'). Not exactly the same as 'snoop', which can sound harsher.

例句

Don't nose around in other people's desks.

basic

She loves to nose around old bookstores.

basic

Why are you nosing around the kitchen late at night?

basic

I caught him nosing around my stuff when I got home.

natural

Just nosing around—I like seeing how other people organize their homes.

natural

"Stop nosing around and mind your own business," she snapped.

natural