olfaction
UK/ɒl'fækʃәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The sense of smell; the ability to detect and identify airborne molecules.
嗅觉
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedolfactroot
+
ionact, process, state
=olfaction
Common Collocations
- 1.sense of olfaction嗅觉
- 2.olfaction ability嗅觉能力
Example Sentences
- 1.
Dogs have a much more developed sense of olfaction than humans.