scent
gb/sˈɛnt/ us/sˈɛnt/
A2
Angielski
~ 5000
illat, szag, szagnyom, megérez, kiszagol, illatosít
RZECZOWNIK
A2
1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'scent' with 'sense'. 'Scent' is about smell, while 'sense' is about ability to feel or understand.
Znaczenie
a distinctive smell
Kolokacje
sweet scent
|fresh scent
|faint scent
|pleasant scent
|distinctive scent
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
stench (A very bad and strong smell, opposite of a pleasant or neutral scent.)
Tematy
daily life
|nature
|senses
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
trail of smell for tracking
Kolokacje
pick up a scent
|lose the scent
|follow a scent
Synonimy
trail (A general term for a path or sign left behind; not limited to smell.)
Antonimy
concealment (The act of hiding traces or signs, including smells.)
Tematy
nature
|animals
|tracking
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
B2
3
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
to detect by smelling
Kolokacje
scent danger
|scent prey
Synonimy
smell (More common and general verb for detecting odors; 'scent' can sound more deliberate or animal-like.)
Antonimy
ignore (To deliberately not notice something, including smells.)
Tematy
senses
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To notice something by using your nose to smell it.
To detect or become aware of something through the sense of smell.
CZASOWNIK
B1
4
illatosít
B1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
to add fragrance to something
Kolokacje
scented candle
|scented soap
Synonimy
perfume (Specifically means to apply perfume; often more formal.)
Antonimy
deodorize (To remove smells, rather than add them.)
Tematy
daily life
|personal care
|daily_life
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
scent
IPA
GB/sˈɛnt/
US/sˈɛnt/
Sylaby i akcent
scent (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (scent)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: scent
- Plural: scent, scents
Verb
- Base: scent
- 3rd Person Singular: scents
- Present Participle: scenting
- Past: scented
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
scents
noun
scenting
verb
scented
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unscented
adjective
scentless
adjective
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- The hounds picked up the scent quickly.
- Investigators picked up the scent after finding new evidence.