redolent

redolent
[ˈrɛd(ə)l(ə)nt]
adjective
  1. [ predic.](redolent of/with)strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something)
    使人很容易联想起(某事)的
    names redolent of history and tradition.
    使人联想起历史和传统的名字。
    ■( poetic/literary)strongly smelling of (something)
    (诗/文)有…强烈气味的
    the church was old, dark, and redolent of incense.
    教堂古老、阴暗,有浓浓的焚香味。
  2. (archaic or poetic/literary)fragrant or sweet-smelling
    (古或诗/文)香的,芬芳的
    a rich, inky, redolent wine.
    色深味浓的美酒。
派生
redolence
noun
redolently
adverb
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense 'fragrant'): from Old French, or from Latin redolent- 'giving out a strong smell', from re(d)- 'back, again' + olere 'to smell'
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