snipe
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/snaɪp/
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/snaɪp/
to secretly attack or criticize someone
The soldiers had to be careful because there were snipers sniping at them from the hills.
士兵们必须小心,因为有狙击手从山上向他们狙击。
to make harsh criticisms
I don't like the way he keeps sniping at me behind my back.
我不喜欢他在背后中伤我的方式。
a type of bird with a long, thin beak that lives near water
We saw a snipe while we were walking near the marsh.
我们在沼泽附近散步时看到了一只鹬。