scent
gb/sˈɛnt/ us/sˈɛnt/
A2
Inglese
~ 5000
illat, szag, szagnyom, megérez, kiszagol, illatosít
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
Schema d'uso:
the scent of [something]
The scent of fresh roses filled the room.
A friss rózsák illata betöltötte a szobát.
She caught the faint scent of perfume as she walked by.
Ahogy elsétált mellette, megérezte a parfüm halvány illatát.
The forest was full of the scent of pine trees.
His jacket carried the scent of smoke.
The bakery's warm scent made me hungry.
Esempi per chi studia
I like the scent of fresh bread.
Szeretem a friss kenyér illatát.
The flower has a nice scent.
A virágnak kellemes illata van.
The scent of coffee is strong.
I smelled the scent of rain.
The candle has a sweet scent.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'scent' with 'sense'. 'Scent' is about smell, while 'sense' is about ability to feel or understand.
Significato
a distinctive smell
Collocazioni
sweet scent
|fresh scent
|faint scent
|pleasant scent
|distinctive scent
Sinonimi
aroma (Often used for pleasant or appetizing smells, especially from food or drink.)
|
odor (Neutral term for any smell, but can often have a negative connotation.)
Contrari
stench (A very bad and strong smell, opposite of a pleasant or neutral scent.)
Temi
daily life
|nature
|senses
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A smell that something has, especially one that is easy to notice.
A distinctive smell or aroma produced by a person, animal, plant, or object.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
pick up the scent of [something/someone]
The dog picked up the scent and ran ahead.
A kutya szagot fogott, és előrerohant.
The hunters lost the scent in the rain.
A vadászok az esőben elvesztették a szagnyomot.
Wild animals use their noses to follow a scent trail.
The police dogs were on the scent of the missing child.
Esempi per chi studia
The dog can follow the scent.
A kutya követni tudja a szagnyomot.
Rain can wash away the scent.
Az eső elmoshatja a szagnyomot.
The cat left a scent in the garden.
They lost the scent in the forest.
Significato
trail of smell for tracking
Collocazioni
pick up a scent
|lose the scent
|follow a scent
Sinonimi
trail (A general term for a path or sign left behind; not limited to smell.)
Contrari
concealment (The act of hiding traces or signs, including smells.)
Temi
nature
|animals
|tracking
Definizione
A smell left behind that can be followed to find where someone or something went.
A trace of smell left behind by a person, animal, or object, which can be followed.
VERBO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
scent [something]
The dog scented the rabbit and gave chase.
A kutya kiszagolta a nyulat, és üldözőbe vette.
She scented perfume in the air.
Megérezte a parfüm illatát a levegőben.
The fox scented danger and ran away.
Esempi per chi studia
The dog scented the food.
A kutya megérezte az étel szagát.
I scented flowers in the garden.
Megéreztem a virágok illatát a kertben.
He scented smoke in the house.
Significato
to detect by smelling
Collocazioni
scent danger
|scent prey
Sinonimi
smell (More common and general verb for detecting odors; 'scent' can sound more deliberate or animal-like.)
Contrari
ignore (To deliberately not notice something, including smells.)
Temi
senses
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To notice something by using your nose to smell it.
To detect or become aware of something through the sense of smell.
VERBO
B1
4
illatosít
B1
Schema d'uso:
scent [something] with [something]
She scented her letters with lavender oil.
Levendulaolajjal illatosította a leveleit.
The room was scented with fresh flowers.
A szobát friss virágok illatosították.
They scented the bath with rose petals.
Esempi per chi studia
She scented her hair with oil.
Olajjal illatosította a haját.
I scented the room with flowers.
Virágokkal illatosítottam a szobát.
They scented the soap with lemon.
Significato
to add fragrance to something
Collocazioni
scented candle
|scented soap
Sinonimi
perfume (Specifically means to apply perfume; often more formal.)
Contrari
deodorize (To remove smells, rather than add them.)
Temi
daily life
|personal care
|daily_life
Definizione
To put a nice smell on something using perfume or other scents.
To give something a pleasant smell by applying perfume or another fragrant substance.
Grammatica
Forma base
scent
IPA
GB/sˈɛnt/
US/sˈɛnt/
Sillabe e accento
scent (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (scent)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: scent
- Plural: scent, scents
Verb
- Base: scent
- 3rd Person Singular: scents
- Present Participle: scenting
- Past: scented
Famiglia di parole
Forms
scents
noun
scenting
verb
scented
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unscented
adjective
scentless
adjective
Espressioni
lose the scent
1/lˈuz ðə sˈɛnt/
idiom
stop being able to follow clues or evidence
To not be able to follow clues anymore to find something.
Esempi
- The dogs lost the scent after the rain started.
- We lost the scent halfway through our investigation.
on the scent
1/ˈɔn ðə sˈɛnt/
idiom
actively pursuing clues to find something
Trying to find something by following clues or signs.
Esempi
- The detectives are on the scent of the thief.
- Scientists are on the scent of a new cure for the disease.
pick up the scent
1/pˈɪk ˈʌp ðə sˈɛnt/
idiom
begin following clues or evidence to find something
To start following clues or smells to find someone or something.
Esempi
- The hounds picked up the scent quickly.
- Investigators picked up the scent after finding new evidence.