"a whiff of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 一丝（气味）- 一点点（迹象）- 一点（暗示）

Definition

一点点的气味，或某事的细微迹象，可以指实际的气味，也可以是微妙的暗示。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于实际的气味（如“a whiff of coffee”），也用于形容轻微迹象（如“a whiff of danger”）。表达较为书面，有描写性，多指轻微、短暂的气味或迹象。

Examples

I caught a whiff of fresh bread from the kitchen.

我从厨房闻到了一**丝**新鲜面包的香味。

She wore a whiff of perfume for the party.

她在聚会上喷了**一点**香水。

There was a whiff of smoke in the air after the fire.

火灾后空气中有**一丝**烟味。

I sensed a whiff of sarcasm in his voice.

我感觉到他语气中有**一点**讽刺意味。

Even a whiff of scandal could ruin his career.

即使只有**一点**丑闻也可能毁掉他的事业。

You can't fool me—I caught a whiff of guilt there!

你骗不了我——我察觉到你有**一点**愧疚！