英语词汇“smell”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

smellverb

uk/smel/us/smel/smelled or UK also smelt, smelled or UK smelt

smell verb (CHARACTERISTIC)

B1 [ I, L only + adj ] to have a particular quality that others can notice with their noses:

My hands smell of onions.

That cake smells good.

There's something in the fridge that smells mouldy.

Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell). Why don't you wash them?

More examples

Those toilets smell foul!
This milk smells funny.
You smell lovely - what's your perfume?
He always smells of cigarettes.
My armpits were starting to smell.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Smells & smelling

acrid
aroma
beery
bouquet
cheesy
foetid
fragrance
frowsty
odour
pong
putrid
scratch-and-sniff
smell somewhere out
smell sth/sb out
sniff sth/sb out
sour
stagnant
stench
stinky
waft

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smell verb (DISCOVER)

B1 [ T ] to notice or discover something using the nose:

Come and smell these flowers!

Can you smell something burning?

[ + (that) ] Didn't you smell (that) the pie was burning?

I can smell something rotten in the bottom of the fridge.

[ T ] informal to know about or be aware of a situation without having to be told about it:

Brenda can smell trouble a mile off (= a long time in advance).

More examples

I could smell smoke on the night air.
I can smell onions cooking.
Smell this perfume.
I could smell alcohol on his breath.
Can you smell gas?

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Smells & smelling

acrid
aroma
beery
bouquet
cheesy
foetid
fragrance
frowsty
odour
pong
putrid
scratch-and-sniff
smell somewhere out
smell sth/sb out
sniff sth/sb out
sour
stagnant
stench
stinky
waft

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Guessing, supposing and suspecting

smell verb (ABILITY)

B2 [ I ] to have the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose:

Humans can't smell as well as dogs.

What I hate most about having a cold is not being able to smell.

More examples

My nose is blocked so I can't smell.
If you can't smell, your ability to taste is also impaired.
It feels so unnatural not to be able to smell.
Not being able to smell has its advantages.
Many animals are able to smell better than humans.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Smells & smelling

acrid
aroma
beery
bouquet
cheesy
foetid
fragrance
frowsty
odour
pong
putrid
scratch-and-sniff
smell somewhere out
smell sth/sb out
sniff sth/sb out
sour
stagnant
stench
stinky
waft

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Idiom(s)

come up/out smelling of roses

smell a rat

smell blood

Phrasal verb(s)

smell somewhere out

smell sth/sb out

smellnoun

uk/smel/us/smel/

smell noun (CHARACTERISTIC)

B1 [ C ] the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose:

What's your favourite smell?

I love the smell of orange blossoms.

The marketplace was filled with delightful smells.

There's a delicious smell in here.

I wish we could get rid of that smell (= bad smell) in the bathroom.

the smell of sth literary

the particular character or feeling that someone or something has:

She's still enjoying the sweet smell (= pleasant experience) of success after her victory in the world championships.

More examples

the smell of decaying meat
The delicious smell of freshly-made coffee came from the kitchen.
There was an unpleasant smell coming from the drains.
What's that horrible smell?
The smell of hospitals always makes my stomach turn.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Smells & smelling

acrid
aroma
beery
bouquet
cheesy
foetid
fragrance
frowsty
odour
pong
putrid
scratch-and-sniff
smell somewhere out
smell sth/sb out
sniff sth/sb out
sour
stagnant
stench
stinky
waft

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Conditions and characteristics

smell noun (ABILITY)

B2 [ U ] the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose:

Smell is one of the five senses.

Dogs have a very good sense of smell.

More examples

Sharks have a highly developed sense of smell.
She has a very keen sense of smell.
As you get older you tend to lose your sense of smell.
He has a very poor sense of smell.
Pregnancy can change your sense of smell.

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The senses in general

eyesight
feeling
hearing
night vision
night vision
sensation
sense
sensory
sight
synaesthesia
taste
touch
vision

smell noun (DISCOVER)

[ S ] mainly UK the act of putting your nose near something and breathing in so that you can discover its characteristics with your nose:

Have a smell of this perfume.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Smells & smelling

acrid
aroma
beery
bouquet
cheesy
foetid
fragrance
frowsty
odour
pong
putrid
scratch-and-sniff
smell somewhere out
smell sth/sb out
sniff sth/sb out
sour
stagnant
stench
stinky
waft

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-smelling

suffix uk/ -smel.ɪŋ/us/ -smel.ɪŋ/

sweet-smelling flowers

foul-smelling rubbish

单词	smell
释义	Contents verb (3) smell (CHARACTERISTIC) smell (DISCOVER) smell (ABILITY) noun (3) smell (CHARACTERISTIC) smell (ABILITY) smell (DISCOVER) more…(1) -smelling Contents noun (3) smell (ABILITY) smell (CHARACTERISTIC) smell (DISCOVERY) verb (3) smell (DISCOVER) smell (USE ABILITY) smell (HAVE CHARACTERISTIC) English American smellverb uk/smel/us/smel/smelled or UK also smelt, smelled or UK smelt smell verb (CHARACTERISTIC) B1 [ I, L only + adj ] to have a particular quality that others can notice with their noses: My hands smell of onions. That cake smells good. There's something in the fridge that smells mouldy. Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell). Why don't you wash them? More examples Those toilets smell foul! This milk smells funny. You smell lovely - what's your perfume? He always smells of cigarettes. My armpits were starting to smell. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Smells & smelling acrid aroma beery bouquet cheesy foetid fragrance frowsty odour pong putrid scratch-and-sniff *smell somewhere* out smell sth/sb out sniff sth/sb out sour stagnant stench stinky waft See more results » smell verb (DISCOVER) B1 [ T ] to notice or discover something using the nose: Come and smell these flowers! Can you smell something burning? [ + (that) ] Didn't you smell (that) the pie was burning? I can smell something rotten in the bottom of the fridge. [ T ] informal to know about or be aware of a situation without having to be told about it: Brenda can smell trouble a mile off (= a long time in advance). More examples I could smell smoke on the night air. I can smell onions cooking. Smell this perfume. I could smell alcohol on his breath. Can you smell gas? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Smells & smelling acrid aroma beery bouquet cheesy foetid fragrance frowsty odour pong putrid scratch-and-sniff smell somewhere out smell sth/sb out sniff sth/sb out sour stagnant stench stinky waft See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Guessing, supposing and suspecting smell verb (ABILITY) B2 [ I ] to have the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose: Humans can't smell as well as dogs. What I hate most about having a cold is not being able to smell. More examples My nose is blocked so I can't smell. If you can't smell, your ability to taste is also impaired. It feels so unnatural not to be able to smell. Not being able to smell has its advantages. Many animals are able to smell better than humans. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Smells & smelling acrid aroma beery bouquet cheesy foetid fragrance frowsty odour pong putrid scratch-and-sniff smell somewhere out smell sth/sb out sniff sth/sb out sour stagnant stench stinky waft See more results » Idiom(s) come up/out smelling of roses smell a rat smell blood Phrasal verb(s) smell somewhere out smell sth/sb out smellnoun uk/smel/us/smel/ smell noun (CHARACTERISTIC) B1 [ C ] the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose: What's your favourite smell? I love the smell of orange blossoms. The marketplace was filled with delightful smells. There's a delicious smell in here. I wish we could get rid of that smell (= bad smell) in the bathroom. the smell of sth literary the particular character or feeling that someone or something has: She's still enjoying the sweet smell (= pleasant experience) of success after her victory in the world championships. More examples the smell of decaying meat The delicious smell of freshly-made coffee came from the kitchen. There was an unpleasant smell coming from the drains. What's that horrible smell? The smell of hospitals always makes my stomach turn. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Smells & smelling acrid aroma beery bouquet cheesy foetid fragrance frowsty odour pong putrid scratch-and-sniff smell somewhere out smell sth/sb out sniff sth/sb out sour stagnant stench stinky waft See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Conditions and characteristics smell noun (ABILITY) B2 [ U ] the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose: Smell is one of the five senses. Dogs have a very good sense of smell. More examples Sharks have a highly developed sense of smell. She has a very keen sense of smell. As you get older you tend to lose your sense of smell. He has a very poor sense of smell. Pregnancy can change your sense of smell. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words The senses in general eyesight feeling hearing night vision night vision sensation sense sensory sight synaesthesia taste touch vision smell noun (DISCOVER) [ S ] mainly UK the act of putting your nose near something and breathing in so that you can discover its characteristics with your nose: Have a smell of this perfume. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Smells & smelling acrid aroma beery bouquet cheesy foetid fragrance frowsty odour pong putrid scratch-and-sniff smell somewhere out smell sth/sb out sniff sth/sb out sour stagnant stench stinky waft See more results » -smelling suffix uk/ -smel.ɪŋ/us/ -smel.ɪŋ/ sweet-smelling flowers foul-smelling rubbish smellnoun us/smel/ smell noun (ABILITY) [ U ] the ability to notice or discover a substance in the air by using the nose: Smell is one of the five senses. Dogs have a very good sense of smell. smell noun (CHARACTERISTIC) [ C ] the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose: a sweet/strong/unpleasant smell the smell of flowers/perfume/coffee/paint I woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs. I wish we could get rid of that smell in the garage. smell noun (DISCOVERY) [ U ] the act of using your nose to discover the characteristic of a substance in the air: Have a smell of this thyme. smellverb us/smel/ smell verb (DISCOVER) [ T ] to become aware of or to discover something using the nose: Just smell this perfume! She smelled something burning. fig. Brenda can smell trouble a mile off. (= knows when there will be trouble.) smell verb (USE ABILITY) [ I/T ] to have the ability to notice or discover a substance in the air by using your nose: [ T ] I have a cold and I can’t smell anything. smell verb (HAVE CHARACTERISTIC) to have a particular quality that people can notice with their noses: [ I ] My hands smell of onions. [ I ] It smells like you’ve been baking in here. [ L ] That soup smells good. [ I ] Your feet smell (= have an unpleasant smell). Idiom(s)** smell fishy smell a rat
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smellverb

smell verb (CHARACTERISTIC)

smell verb (DISCOVER)

smell verb (ABILITY)

Idiom(s)

Phrasal verb(s)

smellnoun

smell noun (CHARACTERISTIC)

smell noun (ABILITY)

smell noun (DISCOVER)

smellnoun

smell noun (ABILITY)

smell noun (CHARACTERISTIC)

smell noun (DISCOVERY)

smellverb

smell verb (DISCOVER)

smell verb (USE ABILITY)

smell verb (HAVE CHARACTERISTIC)

Idiom(s)