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单词 sniff something out
释义
1 (phrasal verb) 
Definition
to discover after some searching
those who like sniffing out bargains
Synonyms
find
The police also found a pistol.
discover
The suitcase was discovered on a roadside outside the city.
spot
He left the party seconds before smoke was spotted coming up the stairs.
recognize
The receptionist recognized him at once.
detect
equipment used to detect radiation
scent
dogs which scent the hidden birds
track down
2 (phrasal verb) 
Definition
to discover after some searching
a police dog trained to sniff out explosives
Synonyms
discover
As he discovered, she had a brilliant mind.
find
reveal
A grey carpet was removed to reveal the pine floor.
spot
expose
After the scandal was exposed, he moved abroad.
recognize
disclose
clapboard façades that revolve to disclose snug interiors
scent
uncover
Auditors said they had uncovered evidence of fraud.
track down
unmask
Elliott unmasked the master spy and traitor.
See sniff

Additional synonyms

in the sense of detect
Definition
to discover the existence or presence of
equipment used to detect radiation
Synonyms
discover,
find,
reveal,
catch,
expose,
disclose,
uncover,
track down,
hunt down,
unmask,
ferret out,
smoke out
in the sense of disclose
Definition
to allow to be seen
clapboard façades that revolve to disclose snug interiors
Synonyms
show,
reveal,
expose,
discover,
exhibit,
unveil,
uncover,
lay bare,
bring to light,
take the wraps off
in the sense of expose
Definition
to reveal the truth about (someone or something), esp. when it is shocking or scandalous
After the scandal was exposed, he moved abroad.
Synonyms
reveal,
disclose,
uncover,
air,
detect,
betray,
show up,
denounce,
unearth,
let out,
divulge,
unmask,
lay bare,
make known,
bring to light,
out (informal),
smoke out,
blow wide open (slang)

Nearby words of
sniff something out

  • snide
  • sniff
  • sniff around
  • sniff something out
  • sniffy
  • snigger
  • snip

Synonyms of 'sniff something out'

sniff something out

Additional synonyms

in the sense of recognize
Definition
to identify (a person or thing) as someone or something already known
The receptionist recognized him at once.
Synonyms
identify,
know,
place,
remember,
spot,
notice,
recall,
make out,
recollect,
know again,
put your finger on
in the sense of reveal
Definition
to expose to view or show (something concealed)
A grey carpet was removed to reveal the pine floor.
Synonyms
show,
display,
bare,
exhibit,
unveil,
uncover,
manifest,
unearth,
unmask,
lay bare,
bring to light,
expose to view
in the sense of scent
Definition
to become aware of by smelling
dogs which scent the hidden birds
Synonyms
smell,
sense,
recognize,
detect,
sniff,
discern,
sniff out,
nose out,
get wind of (informal),
be on the track or trail of
in the sense of spot
Definition
to see (something or someone) suddenly
He left the party seconds before smoke was spotted coming up the stairs.
Synonyms
see,
observe,
catch sight of,
identify,
sight,
recognize,
detect,
make out,
pick out,
discern,
behold (archaic, literary),
espy,
descry
in the sense of uncover
Definition
to reveal or disclose
Auditors said they had uncovered evidence of fraud.
Synonyms
reveal,
find,
discover,
expose,
encounter,
turn up,
detect,
disclose,
unveil,
come across,
unearth,
dig up,
divulge,
chance on,
root out,
unmask,
lay bare,
make known,
blow the whistle on (informal),
bring to light,
smoke out,
take the wraps off,
blow wide open (slang),
stumble on or across
in the sense of unmask
Definition
to expose or reveal the true nature or character of
Elliott unmasked the master spy and traitor.
Synonyms
reveal,
expose,
uncover,
discover,
disclose,
unveil,
show up,
lay bare,
bring to light,
uncloak
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