1580s, from Dutch or Flemish snuffelen "to sniff about, pry," related to Dutch and Flemish snuffen "to sniff" (see snuff (v.2)). Related: Snuffled; snuffling.
snuffle (n.)
1764, "sound made by snuffling," from snuffle (v.). Old English had snofl (n.) "phlegm, mucus." The snuffles "troublesome mucous discharge from the nostrils" is from 1770.
权威例句
1. He must have picked up a cold — he's begun to snuffle.
他开始鼻塞,一定是感冒了.
2. He had a cold and spoke with a slight snuffle.
他感冒了,说话有点齉鼻儿.
3. He heard a snuffle behind him - a half - choking gasp or cough.
他听到背后有一种吸鼻子的声音 -- 仿佛喘不出气或者咳嗽的声音.
4. And Tom began to snuffle a little.
说着说着,汤姆开始有点抽鼻子了.
5. From the stable came the snuffle and stamp of a feeding horse.