snigger
n
half-suppressed unpleasantlaugh (esp at sth improper or at another's misfortune) 窃笑, 暗笑(尤指笑某事物不当或他人不幸)
Her shabby appearance drew sniggers from the guests. 她样子寒酸, 客人不禁暗自发笑. snigger, v [I, Ipr]
~ (at sb/sth) laugh in this way 窃笑; 暗笑
superior people who sniggered at her foreign accent 暗笑她有外国腔调的那些自以为比她强的人. =>Usage at giggle 用法见 giggle.
🗣️ 情景例句
What? Tell me.
什么事? 说给我听听。
You'd have a better chance of catching the train if you took a bus to the station instead of walking.
如果你不是步行而是乘公共汽车的话,那你就比较有可能赶上火车。
(Looking at the other woman) I'm sorry, but I don't think I know you.