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sniff at [sth] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (show contempt) | desechar⇒ vtr |
| The fans sniffed at the choice of new manager for the club. |
| Los aficionados desecharon la opción de una nueva administración para el club. |
sniff at [sth] vi + prep | (smell) | olfatear⇒, olisquear⇒ vtr |
| The dog was sniffing at the food cupboard, indicating he was hungry. |
| El perro estaba olisqueando el armario de la comida, indicando que tenía hambre. |