
촛불 등의 불을 꺼서 없애다.
To extinguish a flame, especially that of a candle.
예문:
"Please snuff the candles before you leave the room."
"A sudden draft snuffed the light instantly."
생명이나 희망 등을 갑자기 끊거나 죽이다.
To put an end to something or to kill someone, often in a sudden or abrupt way.
예문:
"The rebellion was snuffed out by the royal army."
"His promising career was snuffed out by a tragic accident."
코를 킁킁거리며 냄새를 맡거나 공기를 들이마시다.
To draw air audibly up the nose; to sniff at something to investigate its smell.
예문:
"The dog snuffed around the bushes for a scent."
"She snuffed the crisp morning air with delight."
양초의 탄 심지 부분을 잘라내다.
To trim the charred part of a candle wick.
예문:
"He used a pair of scissors to snuff the candle's wick."
"Regularly snuffing the wick prevents the flame from flickering."
코로 들이마시는 가루 형태의 담배.
Finely powdered tobacco that is inhaled through the nose.
예문:
"He kept his snuff in a decorative gold box."
"Taking snuff was a popular habit among the aristocracy."
양초 심지가 타서 검게 남은 부분.
The blackened, burnt portion of a candle's wick.
예문:
"The snuff fell onto the table, leaving a small black mark."
"He carefully removed the snuff before relighting the candle."
실제 살인이나 폭력 장면을 담은 불법 영상물.
A film or video that shows actual scenes of murder or extreme violence.
예문:
"The police seized a collection of illegal snuff films."
"Rumors of a snuff ring circulated in the city."
필요한 기준을 만족하거나 건강 상태가 좋은.
Meeting the required standard or being in good health (usually in the phrase 'up to snuff').
예문:
"The new software isn't quite up to snuff yet."
"He's been resting and now feels back up to snuff."