Dictionary entry
olfactory sensation
/ɔlˈfæktəriː senˈseiʃən/
noun
嗅觉
the sense of smell; olfaction
In use
The aroma of fresh coffee produced a pleasant olfactory sensation when I walked into the café.
People often describe the olfactory sensation of rain on dry soil as unique.
A sudden olfactory sensation of burning plastic made us leave the room.
have an olfactory sensation
通常用于描述突然的嗅觉体验。
I had a strange olfactory sensation.
我有一种奇怪的嗅觉。
olfactory sensation of [smell]
用of引出具体气味。
The olfactory sensation of fresh coffee is pleasant.
新鲜咖啡的嗅觉感受是令人愉悦的。
experience an olfactory sensation
强调经历的动态过程。
She experienced an olfactory sensation when entering the bakery.
她进入面包店时体验到了嗅觉感受。
Common mistakes
I olfactory sensation the flower.I smell the flower.
将名词短语 'olfactory sensation' 误用作动词。英语中 'olfactory sensation' 是名词，不能直接带宾语，应改用动词 'smell'。
I have a good olfactory sensation.I have a good sense of smell.
中文直译 '嗅觉' 导致搭配不当。英语中 'olfactory sensation' 不用于描述能力，应使用习惯表达 'sense of smell'。
Connections
Confusing words
- gustatory sensation
- 味觉 · olfactory sensation 指嗅觉，gustatory sensation 指味觉。
- auditory sensation
- 听觉 · olfactory sensation 指嗅觉，auditory sensation 指听觉。
- visual sensation
- 视觉 · olfactory sensation 指嗅觉，visual sensation 指视觉。
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