get a whiff

• 短暂地闻到或察觉到气味，非正式用法，也指隐约感觉到或得到某事的暗示。

To smell something briefly or catch a scent, often used informally to describe noticing an odor or getting a hint of something.

1. Smell brieflyB1informal

   To smell something for a short time, often unexpectedly or faintly.

   闻到气味

   • I got a whiff of fresh coffee as I walked past the café.
   • She got a whiff of his cologne when he leaned in.
   • He got a whiff of something burning in the kitchen.

2. Perceive a hintB2informal

   To become aware of a slight sign or suggestion of something, often negative.

   察觉端倪

   • The investors got a whiff of trouble in the company's finances.
   • She got a whiff of his dishonesty during the conversation.
   • The team got a whiff of victory before the final whistle.