aromatic
UK/.ærәu'mætik/US
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Definitions
adj.
Having a strong, pleasant smell; fragrant.
芳香的，有浓郁香味的。
n.
A fragrant plant, herb, or chemical compound.
芳香植物（草本）或化合物。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaromatroot
+
-icrelating to, of the nature of (adjective-forming suffix)
=aromatic
From Greek aroma (stem aromat-) 'spice, sweet smell' + -ic = 'having a fragrance.' The suffix only marks the adjective; the scent lives in aroma.
Common Collocations
- 1.aromatic herb芳香草本
- 2.aromatic oil芳香油
- 3.aromatic spices芳香香料
- 4.highly aromatic香气浓郁的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The kitchen filled with the aromatic smell of fresh basil.
- 2.
Aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme flavor the stew.
- 3.
Sandalwood is prized as an aromatic in perfume making.