nose

名词 nose:

1. the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
   同义词：olfactory organ
2. a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
3. the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
4. a small distance
5. a symbol of inquisitiveness
6. the sense of smell (especially in animals)
7. a natural skill
8. a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
   同义词：nozzle

动词 nose:

1. search or inquire in a meddlesome way
   同义词：intrude, horn in, pry, poke
2. advance the forward part of with caution
3. catch the scent of; get wind of
   同义词：scent, wind
4. push or move with the nose
5. rub noses
   同义词：nuzzle
6. defeat by a narrow margin

1. The dog nosed out a rat.
   那只狗闻到了老鼠的气味。
2. That man can nose out a news story anywhere.
   那个人在任何地方都能搜寻出新闻。
3. The horse won by a nose.
   那匹马以微弱优势险胜。
4. If you keep your nose clean, the boss might promote you.
   你若是规规矩矩的，老板就可能提拔你。
5. Many dogs have a good nose.
   多数狗嗅觉都很灵。

nose

n.（名词）
The part of the human face or the forward part of the head of other vertebrates that contains the nostrils and organs of smell and forms the beginning of the respiratory tract.
鼻子：人脸的一部分或其它脊椎动物头上向前的部分，包括鼻孔、嗅觉器官和呼吸道的始端
The sense of smell:
嗅觉：
例句：
a dog with a good nose.
嗅觉敏锐的狗

The ability to detect, sense, or discover as if by smell:
感觉能力：用嗅觉来侦察、感觉或发现的能力：
例句：
has a nose for gossip.
善于搬弄是非

The characteristic smell of a wine or liqueur; bouquet.
芳香：葡萄酒或酒有特点的气味；酒香
Informal The nose considered as a symbol of prying:
【非正式用语】 刺探，窥探：被认为是刺探象征的鼻子：
例句：
Keep your nose out of my business.
不要干涉我的事

Something, such as the forward end of an aircraft, a rocket, or a submarine, that resembles a nose in shape or position.
鼻形物：某些在形状和位置上类似于鼻子东西，例如飞机、火箭或潜水艇的前端
v.（动词）
nosed,nos.ing,nos.es
v.tr.（及物动词）
To find out by or as if by smell:
嗅出：凭或像是凭嗅觉找出：
例句：
nosed out the thieves` hiding place.
找出盗贼的藏身之地

To touch with the nose; nuzzle.
用鼻子触；以鼻推压
To move, push, or make with or as if with the nose.
用鼻子推进：用鼻子或似乎用鼻子挪、推或做
To advance the forward part of cautiously:
小心地前进：
例句：
nosed the car into the flow of traffic.
将车徐徐驶进车流

v.intr.（不及物动词）
To smell or sniff.
嗅或闻
Informal To search or inquire meddlesomely; snoop or pry:
【非正式用语】 刺探，窥探：爱管闲事地搜查或询问；刺探或窥探：
例句：
nosing around looking for opportunities.
到处打听有什么好机会

To advance with caution:
小心前进：
例句：
The ship nosed into its berth.
这艘船小心地与其他船只保持一定的距离

<常用词组>nose out
To defeat by a narrow margin.
险胜对方
<习惯用语>down (one`s) nose【非正式用语】
With disapproval, contempt, or arrogance:
傲慢：带有不赞成、轻视和狂妄：
例句：
Year-round residents here look down their noses at the summer people.
终年居住在此的人傲慢地对待避暑的人

on the nose
Exactly; precisely:
恰好地；精确地：
例句：
predicted the final score on the nose.
精确地预测了最后分数

under (someone`s) nose
In plain view:
明显地：
例句：
The keys are right under your nose.
钥匙就在你那里

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old English nosu * see nas-
源自 古英语 nosu *参见 nas-