انگریزی

scent

gb/sˈɛnt/ us/sˈɛnt/
A2 انگریزی
~ 5000
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اسم A2 entity
1

a distinctive smell

A smell that something has, especially one that is easy to notice.

استعمال کا انداز: the scent of [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'scent' with 'sense'. 'Scent' is about smell, while 'sense' is about ability to feel or understand.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
stench (A very bad and strong smell, opposite of a pleasant or neutral scent.)
لفظی تراکیب
sweet scent |fresh scent |faint scent |pleasant scent |distinctive scent
موضوعات
daily life |nature |senses |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • The scent of fresh roses filled the room.
  • She caught the faint scent of perfume as she walked by.
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I like the scent of fresh bread.
  • The flower has a nice scent.
  • The scent of coffee is strong.
  • I smelled the scent of rain.
  • The candle has a sweet scent.
اسم B1 entity
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trail of smell for tracking

A smell left behind that can be followed to find where someone or something went.

استعمال کا انداز: pick up the scent of [something/someone]
ہم معنی الفاظ
trail (A general term for a path or sign left behind; not limited to smell.)
متضاد الفاظ
concealment (The act of hiding traces or signs, including smells.)
لفظی تراکیب
pick up a scent |lose the scent |follow a scent
موضوعات
nature |animals |tracking
مثالیں
  • The dog picked up the scent and ran ahead.
  • The hunters lost the scent in the rain.
  • Wild animals use their noses to follow a scent trail.
  • The police dogs were on the scent of the missing child.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The dog can follow the scent.
  • Rain can wash away the scent.
  • The cat left a scent in the garden.
  • They lost the scent in the forest.
فعل B2 action
3

to detect by smelling

To notice something by using your nose to smell it.

استعمال کا انداز: scent [something]
ہم معنی الفاظ
smell (More common and general verb for detecting odors; 'scent' can sound more deliberate or animal-like.)
متضاد الفاظ
ignore (To deliberately not notice something, including smells.)
لفظی تراکیب
scent danger |scent prey
موضوعات
senses |daily life |body |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • The dog scented the rabbit and gave chase.
  • She scented perfume in the air.
  • The fox scented danger and ran away.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The dog scented the food.
  • I scented flowers in the garden.
  • He scented smoke in the house.
فعل B1 action
4

to add fragrance to something

To put a nice smell on something using perfume or other scents.

استعمال کا انداز: scent [something] with [something]
ہم معنی الفاظ
perfume (Specifically means to apply perfume; often more formal.)
متضاد الفاظ
deodorize (To remove smells, rather than add them.)
لفظی تراکیب
scented candle |scented soap
موضوعات
daily life |personal care |daily_life
مثالیں
  • She scented her letters with lavender oil.
  • The room was scented with fresh flowers.
  • They scented the bath with rose petals.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • She scented her hair with oil.
  • I scented the room with flowers.
  • They scented the soap with lemon.
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IPA
GB/sˈɛnt/
US/sˈɛnt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
scent (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (scent)
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Noun
  • Base: scent
  • Plural: scent, scents
Verb
  • Base: scent
  • 3rd Person Singular: scents
  • Present Participle: scenting
  • Past: scented
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
scents noun scenting verb scented verb
Negative and opposite forms
unscented adjective scentless adjective
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • The hounds picked up the scent quickly.
  • Investigators picked up the scent after finding new evidence.

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