Definitions
n. A noticeable smell, especially a pleasant one.
香味；气味
n. A smell left behind that an animal can follow.
气味踪迹
v. To detect something by its smell.
嗅到；闻出
Example
The scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜面包的香味弥漫了整个厨房。
The scent of flowers can attract pollinators, helping many plant species reproduce and maintain healthy ecosystems.
花香可以吸引传粉动物，帮助许多植物繁殖，并维持健康的生态系统。
Collocations
- a delicate scent
- the scent of flowers
- follow a scent
Word family
- scented (adj.)
- unscented (adj.)
Synonyms
- smell
- fragrance
Usage tip
scent常指香味，也指动物追踪的气味；c不发音。
FAQ
- What does scent mean?
- A noticeable smell, especially a pleasant one. A smell left behind that an animal can follow. To detect something by its smell.
- How is scent pronounced?
- UK /sent/, US /sent/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
