snicker /ˈsnɪkə/ TEM4 ( snickering, snickered, snickers )

• 1. 

  V-I If you snicker, you laugh quietly in a disrespectful way, for example, at something rude or embarrassing. 窃笑; 暗笑

  例：

  We all snickered at Mrs. Swenson.

  我们都暗暗嘲笑斯温森太太。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Snicker is also a noun. 窃笑; 暗笑

  例：

  ...a chorus of jeers and snickers.

  ...一阵嗤笑。