scent

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1.

气味, 香味

a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant

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The delicate scent of roses filled the air.
玫瑰的芬芳气味弥漫在空气中。
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She wore a new perfume with a sweet, floral scent.
她喷了一种带有甜美花香的香水。
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aromafragranceodorperfumesmell
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气味, 踪迹

a trail of smell left by an animal or person, used for tracking

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The dog followed the scent of the rabbit through the woods.
狗循着兔子的气味穿过树林。
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Hunters often rely on a dog's ability to pick up a fresh scent.
猎人常常依靠狗追踪新鲜的气味。
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trailtrackspoor
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闻到, 察觉

to detect the smell of (something)

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The dog could scent the deer from a mile away.
狗能从一英里外闻到鹿的气味。
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He could scent trouble brewing.
他能察觉到麻烦正在酝酿。
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smelldetectperceivediscern
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使...有香味, 给...加香

to give a pleasant smell to (something)

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She used essential oils to scent the room.
她用精油给房间增添香气。
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The candles were lit to scent the air with vanilla.
点燃蜡烛是为了让空气中弥漫着香草的香味。
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perfumefragrancearomatize