
snore
/snɔː/ · /snɔːr/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #3644 in the learning path
打鼾;打呼噜
Definitions
v. to breathe noisily through your nose and throat while sleeping
打鼾;打呼噜
n. a noisy breath made by someone who is sleeping
鼾声
Example
My brother snores so loudly that the dog leaves.
我哥哥打呼噜太响,连狗都走开了。
People who snore regularly may benefit from medical advice, particularly if their breathing stops briefly during sleep.
经常打鼾的人可能需要咨询医生,尤其是在睡眠中出现短暂呼吸暂停时。
Collocations
- snore loudly
- start snoring
- a loud snore
Word family
- snoring (n.)
- snorer (n.)
Usage tip
作动词通常不及物;snoring可指打鼾这一现象。
FAQ
- What does snore mean?
- to breathe noisily through your nose and throat while sleeping a noisy breath made by someone who is sleeping
- How is snore pronounced?
- UK /snɔː/, US /snɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.