Redolent



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 芬芳的, 芳香的
• ［英］ adj. 芬芳的, 芳香的 ( scented;aromatic)
• ［类］ redolent : smell / piquant : taste ( 芳香的气味 / 辛辣的味道) 反义词: unscented ( 无香味的)
• ［记］ red ( =re反复) +ol ( =olfaction 嗅觉) +ent -> 反复闻 -> 芳香的

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin redolent-, redolens, present participle of redolēre to emit a scent, from re-, red- + olēre to smell — more at odor
• Date: 15th century
• 1. exuding fragrance ; aromatic
• 2.
  • a. full of a specified fragrance ; scented <air redolent of seaweed>
  • b. evocative, suggestive <a city redolent of antiquity>
• Synonyms: see odorous
• ? redolently adverb

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