mid-15c., from Latin fragrantem (nominative fragrans) "sweet-smelling," present participle of fragrare "smell strongly, emit (a sweet) odor," from Proto-Italic *fragro-, from PIE root *bhrag- "to smell" (cognates: Old Irish broimm "break wind," Middle High German bræhen "to smell," Middle Dutch bracke, Old High German braccho "hound, setter;" see brach). Usually of pleasing or agreeable smells, but sometimes ironic. Related: Fragrantly.
权威例句
1. It leaves your hair smelling deliciously fresh and fragrant.
它会让头发闻起来清新、芳香,令人愉悦。
2. Champenois wines can be particularly fragrant and perfumed.
香槟酒的香味会特别浓郁。
3. The air was fragrant with scents from the sea and the hills.
空气中荡漾着山和海的芬芳气息。
4. The Fragrant Hills are exceptionally beautiful in late autumn.
深秋的香山格外美丽.
5. The cake baking in the oven made the whole house fragrant.