snot

IPA/snɒt/
KK[snˈɔt]IPA/snɑːt/

snot — 名詞

  • snotsingular
  • snotsplural

1. the thick, wet substance that is produced inside the nose, especially when you h

1.名詞B1
釋義

鼻涕

鼻腔分泌的黏液

the thick, wet substance that is produced inside the nose, especially when you have a cold, an allergy, or are in a cold environment — considered a slightly rude or childish word, so in polite conversation people say 'mucus' or 'a runny nose' instead.

例句

Nala wiped the snot from her nose with the back of her hand.

Nala 用手背擦掉鼻子上的鼻涕。

collocation: wipe snot from one's nose

Liam's sleeve was covered in snot after he sneezed into it on the bus.

Liam 在公車上打噴嚏打到袖子後，袖子上沾滿了鼻涕。

同義詞
  • mucus

    the medical/formal term for the same substance; 'snot' is much more casual and is rarely used in writing outside of dialogue.

  • bogey

    British informal word for dried or semi-dried mucus; stronger register than 'snot'.

用法筆記

This is a very direct, everyday word. In public or formal settings, speakers usually prefer 'mucus' or describe symptoms ('I have a runny nose') instead of using 'snot'.

常見錯誤

❌I need a tissue because I have snot.
✅I need a tissue because my nose is running.
💡English speakers typically describe the symptom ('runny nose') rather than naming the substance itself in public conversation.

2. a person who behaves in a rude, unpleasant way because they think they are bette

2.名詞C1
釋義

傲慢的人

粗魯自大的人

a person who behaves in a rude, unpleasant way because they think they are better, smarter, or more important than everyone else.

例句

Charlotte acted like a snot at the party, refusing to talk to anyone outside her school.

Charlotte 在派對上表現得像個傲慢的傢伙，拒絕跟學校以外的人說話。

collocation: act like a snot

The new manager is a real snot — he interrupts people and never says thank you.

那個新主管真是個傲慢的討厭鬼——他打斷別人，而且從來不說謝謝。

同義詞
  • snob

    overlaps in meaning but 'snob' focuses on social class or taste, while 'snot' emphasizes rudeness and a general sense of superiority.

  • smart aleck

    more playful and less harsh than 'snot'; implies someone who is annoyingly clever rather than genuinely rude.

用法筆記

This sense is always used as an insult or criticism. It is strongest when used directly to someone's face ('You're such a snot!'). The related adjective 'snotty' is more common in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌He is a snot, always helping others.
✅He is a snot, always looking down on others.
💡A 'snot' is rude and condescending, not generous or helpful.