odour
/ˈəʊdə/ · /ˈoʊdər/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4064 in the learning path
气味；异味
Definitions
n. A noticeable smell, especially an unpleasant one.
气味；异味
Example
A strange odour came from the kitchen bin.
厨房垃圾桶里飘出一股怪味。
Residents may oppose new waste facilities if they expect unpleasant odours to affect their quality of life.
如果居民预计难闻的气味会影响生活质量，他们可能会反对新建垃圾处理设施。
Collocations
- an unpleasant odour
- a strong odour
- body odour
- odour control
Word family
- odourless (adj.)
- odorous (adj.)
Synonyms
- smell
Usage tip
英式拼写odour，美式odor；常指难闻气味。
FAQ
- What does odour mean?
- A noticeable smell, especially an unpleasant one.
- How is odour pronounced?
- UK /ˈəʊdə/, US /ˈoʊdər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
