| 释义 |
scent
I. \ˈsent\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English senten, from Middle French sentir to feel, have the odor of, from Latin sentire to feel, perceive — more at sense
transitive verb
1.
a. : to perceive by the olfactory organs : smell
< a hound scenting game >
b. : to get or have an inkling of : detect the existence of
< scent a plot >
< scent the morning air — Shakespeare >
2. : to imbue or fill with odor agreeable or disagreeable
< the air scented with wild thyme >
3. : to perceive through touch or by the mind
intransitive verb
1. : to yield an odor of some specified kind
< this scents of sulfur >
also : to bear indication or suggestions — used with of
< the very air scents of treachery >
2. : to use the olfactory organ in seeking or tracking prey
< dogs scent after rabbits >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English sent, from senten, v.
1. : emanations or effluvia from a substance that affect the sense of smell pleasantly or unpleasantly: as
a. : an odor left by an animal on a surface passed over
< dogs follow the scent >
also : a course of pursuit : track of discovery
< throw one off the scent >
b. : a characteristic or particular odor; especially : one that is agreeable
< the scent of flowers >
2.
a. obsolete : perception through touch or by the mind
b. : power of smelling : sense of smell
< a keen scent >
— used chiefly of a lower animal
c. : power of detection
< a scent for heresy >
: nose
3. : a premonitory indication : inkling, intimation
< a scent of trouble >
4. chiefly Britain : perfume 2
5. : bits of paper dropped by the hares in the game of hare and hounds to mark their course
6. : a mixture prepared for use as a lure on and around a trap (as for an animal) or in water (as for fish)
Synonyms: see fragrance, smell |