B1 [ I, L only + adj ] to have a particular quality that others can notice with their noses有…气味,发出…气味
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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.
B1 [ T ] to notice or discover something using the nose闻出,闻到
[ T ] informal to know about or be aware of a situation without having to be told about it嗅到,意识到
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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?
B2 [ I ] to have the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose闻,嗅出
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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.
B1 [ C ] the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using the nose气味
the particular character or feeling that someone or something has气息
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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.
B2 [ U ] the ability to notice or discover that a substance is present by using your nose嗅觉
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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.
[ S ] mainly UK the act of putting your nose near something and breathing in so that you can discover its characteristics with your nose闻,嗅
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