early 13c., "fragrant substance," from Latin aroma "sweet odor," from Greek aroma "seasoning, any spice or sweet herb," which is of unknown origin. Meaning "fragrance" is from 1814. A hypercorrect plural is aromata.
雙語例句
1. A tantalising aroma of roast beef fills the air.
空氣中充滿誘人的烤牛肉香味。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The heady aroma of wood fires emanated from the stove.
爐子里散發出木柴燃燒時的濃烈香味。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The musty aroma of incense made her head swim.
熏香發霉的氣味令她感到頭暈。
來自柯林斯例句
4. He was conscious of the faint, musky aroma of after-shave.
他注意到了須后水淡淡的麝香味。
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5. A faint aroma of coffee attracted his attention.