Definitions
n. a quality sensed through the nose, or that sensing ability
气味；嗅觉
v. notice or examine something using your nose
闻到；嗅
v. have or give off a particular scent
有……气味
Example
The smell of fresh bread filled our kitchen.
新鲜面包的香味弥漫在我们的厨房里。
A reduced sense of smell can affect appetite and make it harder to detect spoiled food.
嗅觉减退会影响食欲，也会让人更难察觉变质的食物。
Collocations
- sense of smell
- strong smell
- smell fresh
- smell of smoke
Word family
- smelly (adj.)
Synonyms
- odour
- scent
Usage tip
smell作系动词后接形容词，如smell good。
FAQ
- What does smell mean?
- a quality sensed through the nose, or that sensing ability notice or examine something using your nose have or give off a particular scent
- How is smell pronounced?
- UK /smel/, US /smel/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
