odorous

• 形容词，意为有气味的，尤指有强烈或特定气味的；常含贬义，指难闻的、臭的。

An old-fashioned adjective meaning having a distinctive smell, often used in literary contexts.

1. Having a noticeable smellB2formal

   Possessing a distinct odor, whether pleasant or unpleasant.

   有明显气味的

   • The kitchen was odorous with the scent of fresh herbs.
   • An odorous gas leaked from the pipe.
   • The room became odorous after the flowers were brought in.

   同义词aromaticfragrantodoriferousperfumedredolentscented

   反义词odorless

2. Emitting a smellB2formal

   Releasing or giving off an odor into the surrounding air.

   有气味的

   • The garbage bin was odorous in the summer heat.
   • The swamp was odorous with decaying vegetation.
   • The old cheese was particularly odorous.

   同义词aromaticfragrantodoriferousperfumedredolentscented

   反义词inodorousodorlessscentless

3. Having a natural fragranceB2formal

   Possessing a pleasant, natural scent, often from plants or flowers.

   芳香的

   • The garden was odorous with the fragrance of roses.
   • The pine forest was odorous with a fresh, woody scent.
   • The air was odorous with the perfume of jasmine.

   同义词aromaticfragrantperfumedredolentscentedsweet-smelling

   反义词odorlessscentless