"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!