perfume
/ˈpɜːfjuːm/ · /ˈpɜːrfjuːm/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2485 in the learning path
香水
Definitions
n. A pleasant-smelling liquid applied to the body.
香水
n. A pleasant smell, especially from flowers.
芳香；香气
v. To give something a pleasant smell.
使散发香味
Example
She sprayed a little perfume on her wrist.
她在手腕上喷了一点香水。
Some workplaces discourage employees from wearing perfume because strong fragrances can cause discomfort for sensitive colleagues.
一些工作场所不鼓励员工使用香水，因为浓烈的香味可能让敏感的同事感到不适。
Collocations
- wear perfume
- a bottle of perfume
- the perfume of flowers
Word family
- perfumed (adj.)
- perfumery (n.)
- perfumer (n.)
Synonyms
- fragrance
- scent
Usage tip
表示身上用了香水常用wear perfume，而非put perfume。
FAQ
- What does perfume mean?
- A pleasant-smelling liquid applied to the body. A pleasant smell, especially from flowers. To give something a pleasant smell.
- How is perfume pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɜːfjuːm/, US /ˈpɜːrfjuːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
