waft

• 指轻柔地飘荡或吹拂，也指随气流飘来的微弱气味或香气。

A noun referring to a gentle, light current of air, or a scent or odor carried by such a current.

1. Gentle breeze or scentB2formal

   A light, gentle current of air or a faint smell carried by the air.

   微风；轻拂的香气

   • A waft of perfume entered the room.
   • A waft of cool air came through the window.
   • He caught a waft of freshly baked bread.

   同义词breathhintpuffscenttracewhiffzephyr

• 动词，指轻的东西（如气味、声音或微风）在空中飘动或随空气传送。

A verb used to describe the act of moving or being carried lightly through the air, often referring to a scent, sound, or breeze.

1. Move gently through airB2formal

   To move or be carried lightly through the air, often referring to a scent or sound.

   飘荡

   • The smell of fresh bread wafted from the bakery.
   • Music wafted through the open window.
   • A gentle breeze wafted the leaves across the garden.

   同义词billowdriftfloatflowglide

2. Float or driftB2formal

   To move or cause to move gently through the air or water.

   飘浮

   • Smoke wafted upward from the chimney.
   • The boat wafted slowly down the river.
   • Her scarf wafted in the wind as she walked.

   同义词driftfloatflowglidehoverridesail