| 释义 |
aro·ma
I. \əˈrōmə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Latin aroma) of earlier aromat, from Middle English, from Old French, from Latin aromat-, aroma, from Greek arōmat-, arōma
1. obsolete : spice — usually used in plural
2.
a.
(1) : a distinctive pleasing odor : fragrance
< the aroma of fresh coffee >
< the aroma of a wood fire >
(2) : the fragrance of a wine derived from the particular variety of grape used : bouquet
b. : any smell or odor
< the gruesomely strong aroma of the old dog — Christopher Morley >
3. : a distinctive pervasive quality, characteristic, or atmosphere : flavor
< ancient capitals around which hang an aroma and mystery — Lin Yutang >
< the aroma and fragrance of new thought were perceptible — Nathaniel Hawthorne >
Synonyms: see smell
II. noun
or aro·mo \-(ˌ)mō\
(-s)
Etymology: American Spanish, from Spanish aroma flower of the huisache, literally, fragrant plant product, from Latin, spice
: any of several spiny shrubs and trees (as the huisache) |