| 单词 | smell |
| 释义 | smell —smell /smel/ noun (CHARACTERISTIC) B1 [C] the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose: » What's your favourite smell?» I love the smell of orange blossoms.» The marketplace was filled with delightful smells.» There's a delicious smell in here.» I wish we could get rid of that smell (= bad smell) in the bathroom.Thesaurus+: ↑Smells and smellingthe smell of sth LITERARYF0 the particular character or feeling that someone or something has: » She's still enjoying the sweet smell (= pleasant experience) of success after her victory in the world championships.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristics• • • Extra Examples:» the smell of decaying meat» The delicious smell of freshly-made coffee came from the kitchen.» There was an unpleasant smell coming from the drains.» What's that horrible smell?» The smell of hospitals always makes my stomach turn.noun [S] MAINLY UK (DISCOVER) ► F0 the act of putting your nose near something and breathing in so that you can discover its characteristics with your nose: » Have a smell of this perfume.Thesaurus+: ↑Smells and smellingnoun [U] (ABILITY) ► B2 the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose: » Smell is one of the five senses.» Dogs have a very good sense of smell.Thesaurus+: ↑The senses in general• • • Extra Examples:» Sharks have a highly developed sense of smell.» She has a very keen sense of smell.» As you get older you tend to lose your sense of smell.» He has a very poor sense of smell.» Pregnancy can change your sense of smell.verb (smelled or UK ALSO smelt, smelled or UK smelt) (DISCOVER) ↑Verb Endings for smell B1 [T] to notice or discover something using the nose: » Come and smell these flowers!» Can you smell something burning?» [+ (that)] Didn't you smell (that) the pie was burning?» I can smell something nasty in the bottom of the fridge.Thesaurus+: ↑Smells and smellingF0 [T] INFORMAL to know about or be aware of a situation without having to be told about it: » Brenda can smell trouble a mile off (= a long time in advance).Thesaurus+: ↑Guessing, supposing and suspecting• • • Extra Examples:» I could smell smoke on the night air.» I can smell onions cooking.» Smell this perfume.» I could smell alcohol on his breath.» Can you smell gas?verb [I, L only + adj] (smelled or UK ALSO smelt, smelled or UK smelt) (CHARACTERISTIC) ↑Verb Endings for smell ► B1 to have a particular quality that others can notice with their noses: » My hands smell of (US like) onions.» That cake smells good.» There's something in the fridge that smells mouldy.» Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell). Why don't you wash them?Thesaurus+: ↑Smells and smelling• • • Extra Examples:» Those toilets smell foul!» This milk smells funny.» You smell lovely - what's your perfume?» He always smells of cigarettes.» My armpits were starting to smell.verb [I] (smelled or UK ALSO smelt, smelled or UK smelt) (ABILITY) ↑Verb Endings for smell ► B2 to have the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose: » Humans can't smell as well as dogs.» What I hate most about having a cold is not being able to smell.Thesaurus+: ↑Smells and smelling• • • Extra Examples:» My nose is blocked so I can't smell.» If you can't smell, your ability to taste is also impaired.» It feels so unnatural not to be able to smell.» Not being able to smell has its advantages.» Many animals are able to smell better than humans. |
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