1. sneer v.嘲笑；冷笑

The remark was, of course, a sneer.
这话当然是一种嘲笑。

2. drawl v.拖长声调说话

He drawled a greeting to her.
他慢吞吞地对她说声问候。

3. clutch v.抓住；抓牢

The boy clutched the marbles and ran away.
那男孩一把抢去弹珠便逃之夭夭。

4. retort v.反驳；回嘴；反击

Her roommate's retort made her angry.
她同屋的反驳使她生气。