waft
UK [wɒft] US [wɑ:ft] literary
verb intransitive or transitive [usually + adv/prep]
■to (cause to) move gently through the air （使）（在空气中）飘荡•A gentle breeze wafted the scent of roses in through the open window.一阵微风将玫瑰的香味从敞开的窗子里送了进来。 •The sound of a flute wafted down the stairs.长笛的声音飘到了楼下。
UK [wɒft] US [wɑ:ft] literary
noun countable
■a smell or smoke which moves through the air （使）（在空气中）飘荡•Caroline caught the heady waft of the other woman's perfume.卡洛琳闻到了另一个女人身上散发出来浓烈的香水味。 •A waft of smoke engulfed her.她身上透着一股烟味。 |