Scent



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• n. 气味, 香气
• ［英］ n. 气味, 香气 ( a particular odor; esp. one that is agreeable)
• ［记］ scent ( =sent 感觉) -> sense ( 感觉)
• ［例］ the overpowering scent of garden flowers ( 强烈的花园花香)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English sent, from Anglo-French sente, from sentir
• Date: 14th century
• 1. effluvia from a substance that affect the sense of smell: as
  • a. an odor left by an animal on a surface passed over
  • b. a characteristic or particular odor; especially one that is agreeable
• 2.
  • a. power of smelling ; sense of smell <a keen scent>
  • b. power of detection ; nose <a scent for heresy>
• 3. a course of pursuit or discovery <throw one off the scent>
• 4. inkling, intimation <a scent of trouble>
• 5. perfume 2
• 6. bits of paper dropped in the game of hare and hounds
• 7. a mixture prepared for use as a lure in hunting or fishing
• Synonyms: see fragrance, smell
• ? scentless adjective

II. verb

• Etymology: Middle English senten, from Anglo-French sentir to feel, smell, from Latin sentire to perceive, feel — more at sense
• Date: 15th century
• transitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to perceive by the olfactory organs ; smell
    • b. to get or have an inkling of <scent trouble>
  • 2. to imbue or fill with odor <scented the air with perfume>
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to yield an odor of some specified kind <this scents of sulfur>; also to bear indication or suggestions
  • 2. to use the nose in seeking or tracking prey

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