odour

• 名词，指气味或香味，尤指独特或明显的气味，常由化学物质作用于嗅觉系统而产生。

A noun referring to a smell or scent, especially one that is distinctive or noticeable, often resulting from chemical stimuli detected by the olfactory system.

1. Smell or scentB1formalbritish

   A distinctive smell, often one that is unpleasant or noticeable.

   气味

   • The kitchen had a strange odour after cooking fish.
   • A faint odour of smoke lingered in the room.
   • The flowers gave off a sweet odour in the garden.

   同义词aromabouquetfragranceperfumereekscentsmellstenchstink

2. Reputation or impressionC1formalbritish

   A quality or feeling that is associated with someone or something, often negative.

   名声或印象

   • The company's actions left an odour of dishonesty.
   • His behaviour cast an odour of suspicion over the whole affair.
   • There was an odour of corruption surrounding the deal.

   同义词accountesteemnameregardreputationreputestanding