smoking
/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ · /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
CEFR level A2Topic HealthWord #1535 in the learning path
吸烟
Definitions
n. The activity or habit of breathing in smoke from tobacco.
吸烟
Example
My uncle gave up smoking and now enjoys long walks.
我叔叔戒了烟，现在很喜欢长距离散步。
Banning smoking in public buildings can protect workers and visitors from the harmful effects of tobacco smoke.
禁止在公共建筑内吸烟可以保护工作人员和访客免受烟草烟雾的危害。
Collocations
- give up smoking
- passive smoking
- smoking ban
Word family
- smoke (v.)
- smoker (n.)
- smoky (adj.)
Usage tip
表示吸烟活动时不可数；戒烟可用give up smoking。
FAQ
- What does smoking mean?
- The activity or habit of breathing in smoke from tobacco.
- How is smoking pronounced?
- UK /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/, US /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
