puff
/pʌf/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3298 in the learning path
一小团气烟；一阵气流
Definitions
n. A small amount of air, smoke, or steam released suddenly.
一小团气烟；一阵气流
v. To breathe quickly and noisily after physical effort.
喘粗气
v. To release air or smoke, or swell with air.
喷出气烟；鼓起
Example
A puff of steam escaped from the kettle.
一小团蒸汽从水壶里冒了出来。
Older buses release puffs of dark smoke, highlighting the need for cleaner public transport in cities.
老旧公交车排出一团团黑烟，凸显了城市发展更清洁公共交通的必要性。
Collocations
- a puff of smoke
- huff and puff
- puff up
- puff out your cheeks
Usage tip
一团烟用a puff of smoke；puff也可表示喘粗气。
FAQ
- What does puff mean?
- A small amount of air, smoke, or steam released suddenly. To breathe quickly and noisily after physical effort. To release air or smoke, or swell with air.
- How is puff pronounced?
- UK /pʌf/, US /pʌf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
