Used attributively before another noun to denote purpose or function related to smelling (e.g., "smelling salts").
Übersetzungen
The garbage bin was full and smelling.
Мусорное ведро было полным и вонючим.
The room was filled with a strong smelling aroma of coffee.
Комната была наполнена сильно пахнущим ароматом кофе.
Definitionen
Intended for smelling; used before another noun to indicate something designed for or involved in the act of smelling. She waved a vial of smelling salts under his nose.
smellinggerundium / partizip präsens Participle adjective meaning ‘emitting a smell’, often modified by an adjective (e.g., "foul smelling").
Definitionen
Giving off or characterized by a noticeable, typically unpleasant, odor. They traced the foul odor to a smelling carcass behind the barn.
(UK: smelt, smelt / US: smelled, smelled – do not confuse with "smelt" – to melt ore)
Übersetzungen
The kitchen smells of freshly baked bread.
Кухня пахнет свежевыпеченным хлебом.
She likes to smell the flowers in the garden.
Она любит нюхать цветы в саду.
The detective smells a rat in this corporate setup.
Детектив чует неладное в этой корпоративной структуре.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To emit an odor or scent. The flowers in the garden smell wonderful.
To perceive or detect the odor or scent of something through the sense of smell. She could smell the fresh bread baking in the oven.
To detect or sense indirectly; to suspect or anticipate, especially something undesirable. I can smell trouble coming if we don't finish this project on time.