sneer
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/snɪr/
/snɪə/
- 1 küçümsemek, dudak bükmek, alay etmek
- 2 küçümseyici gülümseme, alaycı ifade countable
Definition (English)
- To smile or speak in a way that shows you think someone or something is not good enough.
- An unkind smile, look or remark that shows you do not respect someone.
Example Sentences
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He couldn't help but sneer at their efforts.Çabalarına küçümseyerek bakmaktan kendini alamadı.
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Don't sneer at his idea; it might work.Fikrini küçümseme; işe yarayabilir.
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He answered with a sneer.Küçümseyici bir gülümsemeyle cevap verdi.
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There was a sneer on her face when she saw my old car.Eski arabamı görünce yüzünde alaycı bir ifade belirdi.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
sneer
/snɪr/
Past
sneered
/snɪrd/
Participle
sneered
/snɪrd/
Spelling rule
Add ‑edsneer → sneered
Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.
Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil yumuşak (ötümlü) bir ünsüzle, /r/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /d/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. sneered /snɪrd/