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to smell
01
avere odore, profumare
to release a particular scent
Linking Verb: to smell [adj]
Intransitive: to smell of sth
Esempi
Right now, the kitchen is smelling of herbs and spices as the chef prepares the meal.
In questo momento, la cucina profuma di erbe e spezie mentre lo chef prepara il pasto.
02
odorare, sentire
to recognize or become aware of a particular scent
Transitive: to smell sth
Esempi
Right now, I am smelling the flowers in the botanical garden.
In questo momento, sto annusando i fiori nel giardino botanico.
03
puzzare, avere cattivo odore
to emit an unpleasant or offensive odor
Intransitive
Linking Verb: to smell [adj]
Esempi
The garbage left unattended began to smell, attracting flies and other pests.
La spazzatura lasciata incustodita ha iniziato a puzzare, attirando mosche e altri parassiti.
04
fiutare, intuire
to intuitively detect or suspect something without concrete evidence
Transitive: to smell a situation
Esempi
She smelled deceit in his excuses and knew he was hiding something from her.
Lei fiutava l'inganno nelle sue scuse e sapeva che le stava nascondendo qualcosa.
05
odorare, evocare
to suggest or evoke a particular quality or feeling
Intransitive: to smell of a quality or feeling
Esempi
The salty sea breeze smelled of freedom and possibility, beckoning travelers to distant shores.
La brezza salmastra del mare profumava di libertà e possibilità, invitando i viaggiatori verso lidi lontani.
Smell
01
odore
the ability of nose to recognize smells
Esempi
She relied on her keen sense of smell to detect any gas leaks in the house.
Si è affidata al suo acuto olfatto per rilevare eventuali perdite di gas in casa.
02
odore, profumo
the distinct quality sensed by the nose, defining the essence of one's surroundings
03
atmosfera, ambiente
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
04
odore, profumo
the act of perceiving the odor of something
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