odour
gb/ˈoʊdɚ/ us/ˈoʊdɚ/
B1
Inglese
~ 8600
szag, bűz, gyanú, bélyeg, rossz hírnév
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
[something] has an odour / the odour of [something]
There was a strong odour of smoke in the hallway after the small fire.
A kisebb tűz után erős füstszag volt a folyosón.
The odour from the rubbish bin spread through the entire kitchen.
A szemetesből áradó szag az egész konyhában szétterjedt.
A faint chemical odour came from the new paint on the walls.
The vet noticed a strange odour coming from the dog’s ear.
The damp basement had a musty odour that was hard to ignore.
Esempi per chi studia
There was a bad odour in the room.
Rossz szag volt a szobában.
I could smell the odour of garlic on his clothes.
Éreztem a fokhagyma szagát a ruháján.
The odour from the toilet was very strong.
This cheese has a very strong odour.
She opened the window to remove the odour.
Errore comune:
Learners often confuse 'odour' and 'smell'. 'Smell' is much more common in everyday English and can be a noun or a verb, while 'odour' is a slightly more formal noun only. Another common mistake is spelling: British English uses 'odour', while American English uses 'odor'. Collocations like 'strong odour' or 'bad odour' are correct; phrases like 'high odour' are unnatural.
Significato
a particular smell, often strong
Collocazioni
strong odour
|unpleasant odour
|foul odour
|musty odour
|body odour
|odour of [smoke/garlic/etc.]
Sinonimi
smell (The most general and common word; can be neutral, pleasant, or unpleasant, and is used in both everyday and formal contexts.)
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scent (Often suggests a lighter or more pleasant smell; frequently used for perfumes or the smell of flowers.)
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aroma (Usually refers to a pleasant, rich smell, especially of food or drink.)
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stench (A very strong, very unpleasant smell; more negative and vivid than 'odour'.)
Contrari
fragrance (Suggests a pleasant or sweet smell, especially from flowers or perfume, contrasting with the usually neutral or unpleasant sense of 'odour'.)
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fresh air (Refers to clean, odour-free air, the opposite of air filled with a noticeable, often bad smell.)
Temi
daily life
|senses
|health
|core_vocabulary
|body
Definizione
A smell from something, usually a strong or sometimes unpleasant smell.
A smell that something has, especially one that is strong or noticeable and often unpleasant.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
Schema d'uso:
the odour of [corruption/scandal/suspicion] surrounds [something]
The deal carried an odour of corruption that made many investors nervous.
Az ügyletet a korrupció gyanúja lengte körül, ami sok befektetőt nyugtalanított.
The odour of scandal still hangs over the company years after the incident.
A botrány árnyéka még évekkel az eset után is ott lebeg a vállalat felett.
There was an odour of hypocrisy about his sudden interest in charity work.
The reforms were introduced under the odour of political pressure rather than genuine concern.
An odour of suspicion surrounded the donation, even though nothing illegal was proven.
Esempi per chi studia
The news story gave the project an odour of corruption.
A hír a korrupció gyanúját vetette a projektre.
The politician’s name still has an odour of scandal.
A politikus nevét még mindig botrány árnyékolja be.
There is an odour of suspicion around the sale of the land.
For many people, the decision has an odour of unfairness.
The company is trying to remove the odour of past problems from its image.
Errore comune:
Learners may misunderstand this figurative use and think it refers to a real physical smell. In this sense, 'odour' is almost always used with abstract nouns like 'corruption', 'scandal', or 'suspicion', not with concrete things like 'fish' or 'cheese'. It is also more formal and much less common than the literal sense.
Significato
unpleasant moral or social reputation
Collocazioni
an odour of corruption
|an odour of scandal
|an odour of suspicion
|the odour of hypocrisy
Sinonimi
taint (Suggests that something pure has been spoiled or damaged morally or socially.)
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stigma (A strong negative mark of shame attached to a person or thing in society.)
Contrari
good reputation (Indicates that people generally think well of someone or something, the opposite of a negative 'odour' surrounding it.)
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respectability (Suggests being seen as proper and morally acceptable, contrasting with an atmosphere of suspicion or corruption.)
Temi
society
|politics
|evaluation
|relationships
|communication
Definizione
An idea that something or someone seems bad or dishonest, giving a kind of bad "feeling" or reputation, as if it has a bad smell.
A negative or suspicious reputation or atmosphere surrounding a person, group, or situation, as if it has a bad smell.
Grammatica
Forma base
odour
IPA
GB/ˈoʊdɚ/
US/ˈoʊdɚ/
Sillabe e accento
odour (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (odour)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: odour
- Plural: odours
Famiglia di parole
Forms
odours
noun
Core family
odourless
adjective
Related words
smell
noun A1
deodorant
noun
Negative and opposite forms
malodorous
adjective
Advanced or less common
odorous
adjective
deodorise
verb
Espressioni
in bad odour (with someone)
1/ˈɪn bˈæd ˈoʊdɚ wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
literary
to be out of favour with someone
To be disliked by someone or not in their favour, often because you did something they do not approve of.
Esempi
- Since the argument, he has been in bad odour with his neighbours.
- After the failed project, the manager found herself in bad odour with the board.
- The proposal left the minister in bad odour with many voters.
odour of sanctity
1/ˈoʊdɚ əv sˈæŋktɪti/
idiom
literary
reputation for great holiness
A strong public image that a person or group is very holy or very morally good, sometimes used with a doubtful or critical tone.
Esempi
- The leader tries to surround herself with an odour of sanctity, but many doubt her motives.
- The book strips away the odour of sanctity that once protected the church’s image.
- He spoke without the usual odour of sanctity that surrounds discussions of charity.