sniping
sniping — 名詞
1. unkind or unfair remarks that attack someone personally rather than engaging wit
抨擊
針對個人的不公平批評
unkind or unfair remarks that attack someone personally rather than engaging with their ideas, work, or achievements
The journalist faced constant sniping from online commenters who disagreed with her reporting.
那名記者面臨來自網路留言者的不斷抨擊，他們不贊同她的報導。
faced constant sniping from [group]
Rather than debating the policy, the opposition resorted to personal sniping against the minister.
反對黨沒有辯論政策，反而對部長進行人身攻擊式的抨擊。
personal sniping against [person]
Reema ignored the sniping from her colleagues and focused on finishing the project on time.
Reema 不理會同事們的抨擊，專心按時完成了專案。
Sniping between the two candidates turned the town hall debate into a bitter shouting match.
兩位候選人之間的抨擊將市政廳的辯論變成了一場激烈的對罵。
Gabriel's research was groundbreaking, but it attracted relentless sniping from senior academics in his field.
Gabriel 的研究極具開創性，但卻引來了學術界資深人士的不斷抨擊。
- criticism
broader and more neutral; sniping implies personal, unfair attacks
- disparagement
more formal; implies belittling rather than attacking
- backbiting
implies criticism done behind someone's back
- praise
positive recognition of someone's work or character
用法筆記
Always uncountable. Often appears in the pattern 'sniping from [a person or group]' or 'sniping against [a person or group]'.
常見錯誤
2. the practice of firing a gun at people from a concealed place, typically at long
狙擊
從隱蔽處射擊的行為
the practice of firing a gun at people from a concealed place, typically at long range by a lone shooter
The patrol came under heavy sniping from a building near the market square.
巡邏隊在市場廣場附近的一棟建築物中遭到猛烈的狙擊。
came under sniping from [location]
Sniping from the hillside made it impossible for supply trucks to reach the camp.
來自山丘的狙擊讓補給卡車無法抵達營地。
Three soldiers were wounded by sniping during a supposed ceasefire.
三名士兵在所謂的停火期間因狙擊而受傷。
The commander ordered extra sandbags after a week of nightly sniping from the forest edge.
在連續一週來自森林邊緣的夜間狙擊後，指揮官下令增設沙包。
Sniping continued after dark, keeping the entire battalion awake and pinned down.
天黑後狙擊仍在繼續，整個營的人都無法入睡，只能趴著不敢動。
- gunfire
broader — includes all shooting, not just from hidden positions
- sharpshooting
emphasises accuracy rather than concealment
用法筆記
Uncountable noun describing the general activity. When referring to a specific shot, use 'a sniper shot' or 'a sniper's bullet' instead.
sniping — 動詞
- snipingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- snipings3rd person singular
- snipinging-ing form
- snipingedpast simple
1. to shoot at someone from a hidden position, often at long range, with the aim of
放冷槍
從暗處開槍射擊
to shoot at someone from a hidden position, often at long range, with the aim of hitting them
Rebel fighters sniped at government troops from the rooftops of abandoned houses.
反抗軍戰士從廢棄房屋的屋頂向政府軍放冷槍。
snipe at + [target] from [location]
During the siege, enemy marksmen sniped at anyone who tried to cross the main street.
圍城期間，敵軍的狙擊手向任何試圖穿越主要街道的人放冷槍。
The hunter sniped at the boar from behind a log, but the bullet missed by inches.
獵人躲在一棵倒下的樹後向野豬放冷槍，但子彈偏了幾公分。
Rania heard bullets whiz past as someone sniped from the clock tower above the square.
Rania 聽到子彈呼嘯而過，有人從廣場上方的鐘樓放冷槍。
Haruto's grandfather sniped for the army during the mountain campaign of nineteen forty-four.
Haruto 的祖父在一九四四年的山區戰役中曾為部隊擔任狙擊手。
- sharpshoot
more formal and less common; emphasises precision rather than hiding
- fire at
generic; lacks the element of concealment
文法句型
snipe at + someone/something
用法筆記
Intransitive — requires a prepositional phrase with 'at' (target) or 'from' (position). Frequently used in military and conflict contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to make repeated unfair or unpleasant remarks about someone, often in public or
冷嘲熱諷
惡意批評或中傷
to make repeated unfair or unpleasant remarks about someone, often in public or in the media, aiming to damage their reputation
Opponents of Senator Torres sniped at her voting record during the televised forum.
Torres 參議員的反對者在電視論壇上對她的投票記錄冷嘲熱諷。
snipe at + [person] over/about [topic]
Instead of offering useful advice, Kevin sniped about every small mistake in the budget report.
Kevin 沒有提供有用的建議，反而對預算報告中的每一個小錯誤冷嘲熱諷。
Trolls sniped at the young actress for her dress at the awards ceremony.
網路酸民們對那位年輕女演員在頒獎典禮上的穿著冷嘲熱諷。
The two columnists sniped at each other for months in the letters section of the paper.
那兩位專欄作家在報紙的讀者來函版互相冷嘲熱諷了好幾個月。
Lotte sniped at her brother's cooking, calling it bland and far too salty.
Lotte 對她弟弟的廚藝冷嘲熱諷，說他的菜淡而無味又太鹹。
- praise
to express approval or admiration
文法句型
snipe at + someone (criticise)
用法筆記
Intransitive — always takes 'at' before the target. Common in political, media, and workplace contexts. Unlike the noun form 'sniping', the verb directly describes the act of criticising.