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olfactory

🇬🇧 UK/ɒl'fæktәri/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to or connected with the sense of smell.

嗅觉的

n.

An organ or nerve involved in the sense of smell.

嗅觉器官；嗅神经

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
olfactroot
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oryrelating to, connected with
=olfactory

Common Collocations

  • 1.olfactory nerve嗅觉神经
  • 2.olfactory system嗅觉系统
  • 3.olfactory receptor嗅觉受体

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The olfactory nerve transmits smell information from the nose to the brain.

  • 2.

    Certain fragrances can trigger olfactory memories from your childhood.

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