waft

🇬🇧 UK/wɑ:ft/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To float or move gently through the air, or cause something to do so.

(使)飘荡;(使)随风飘送

n.

A light breeze; a scent or smell carried through the air.

一阵微风;飘来的气味

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
waftother
=waft

Common Collocations

  • 1.waft through飘过
  • 2.waft over飘来

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A gentle breeze wafted the scent of roses through the garden.

  • 2.

    The smoke wafted slowly upward from the burning candles.

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