词族 · snaffle
中文词源
snaffle 攫取，偷窃
俚语，可能来自辅音丛 sn-,抓，抢，比较 snap,sniff,snuff.引申比喻义攫取，偷窃。
英语词源
- snaffle (n.)
- "simple bridle-bit," 1530s, of uncertain origin, perhaps from or related to Dutch snavel "beak, bill;" compare German Schnabel "beak, face," Old English nebb, Old Norse neff "beak, nose" (see neb).
权威例句
- 1. Michael Stich then proceeded to snaffle the $2 million first prize.
- 接着，迈克尔·斯蒂克又一举拿下了两百万美元的头奖。
- 2. Don't forget to snaffle a snack mid - afternoon, to maintain your glucose levels.
- 不要忘了在下午三四点钟吃点零食, 来保持体内的葡萄糖水平.
- 3. Some are devout; others snaffle the odd beer or marijuana spliff.
- 他们中有些人非常虔诚, 而另外一些却沉溺于饮酒或抽大麻.