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单词 wafter
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
waft /wɑft, wæft/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. to (cause to) be carried or float lightly and smoothly through or as if through the air: [no object]The smell of fresh bread wafted in.[+ object]The smells were wafted along.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
waft  (waft, wäft),USA pronunciation v.t. 
  1. to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water:The gentle breeze wafted the sound of music to our ears.
  2. to send or convey lightly, as if in flight:The actress wafted kisses to her admirers in the audience.
  3. [Obs.]to signal to, summon, or direct by waving.

v.i. 
  1. to float or be carried, esp. through the air:The sound wafted on the breeze. The music wafted across the lake.

n. 
  1. a sound, odor, etc., faintly perceived:a waft of perfume.
  2. a wafting movement;
    light current or gust:a waft of air.
  3. the act of wafting.
  4. NauticalAlso, waif. a signal given by waving a flag.
  • Dutch or Low German wachter watchman; in some senses confused with waff
  • back formation from late Middle English waughter armed escort vessel 1535–45
wafter, n. 

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