B2 adjective ニュートラル

aroma

/əˈroʊ.mə/

A distinctive, typically pleasant smell that is often associated with food, drinks, or plants. It implies a fragrance that is appetizing or refreshing rather than just a neutral odor.

例文

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1

The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans filled the entire kitchen.

The pleasant smell of freshly ground coffee beans filled the entire kitchen.

2

The sommelier invited the guests to appreciate the complex aroma of the vintage Bordeaux.

The wine expert invited the guests to appreciate the complex scent of the old wine.

3

I just love the aroma of your homemade cookies!

I just love the smell of your homemade cookies!

語族

名詞
aroma
Verb
aromatize
副詞
aromatically
形容詞
aromatic
関連
aromatherapy
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Rome'—imagine the 'aroma' of fresh Italian pizza while walking through the streets of Rome.

クイックテスト

The _______ of blooming jasmine in the garden was absolutely intoxicating.

正解!

正解は: aroma

例文

1

The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans filled the entire kitchen.

everyday

The pleasant smell of freshly ground coffee beans filled the entire kitchen.

2

The sommelier invited the guests to appreciate the complex aroma of the vintage Bordeaux.

formal

The wine expert invited the guests to appreciate the complex scent of the old wine.

3

I just love the aroma of your homemade cookies!

informal

I just love the smell of your homemade cookies!

4

Research indicates that the aroma of lavender can significantly reduce cortisol levels in patients.

academic

Research shows that the scent of lavender can greatly lower stress hormones in patients.

5

The company specializes in synthetic aroma compounds for the perfume and beverage industries.

business

The company specializes in artificial scent compounds for perfume and drink businesses.

語族

名詞
aroma
Verb
aromatize
副詞
aromatically
形容詞
aromatic
関連
aromatherapy

よく使う組み合わせ

rich aroma a deep and strong pleasant smell
pleasant aroma a nice smell
enticing aroma a smell that tempts or attracts someone
floral aroma a smell like flowers
pungent aroma a sharp or strong smell

よく使うフレーズ

aroma of success

a figurative expression for the feeling or atmosphere surrounding achievement

heady aroma

a smell so strong it makes you feel slightly dizzy or intoxicated

distinctive aroma

a unique and recognizable smell

よく混同される語

aroma vs odor

Odor is a neutral or negative term for a smell, while aroma is almost always positive.

aroma vs scent

Scent is more general and can apply to animals or subtle perfumes; aroma usually applies to food, spices, or plants.

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使い方のコツ

Aroma is specifically used to describe smells that are perceived as pleasant, especially those relating to spices, cooking, or nature. It is a more sophisticated word than 'smell'.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'aroma' to describe a bad smell (like garbage), but they should use 'stench' or 'odor' instead.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Rome'—imagine the 'aroma' of fresh Italian pizza while walking through the streets of Rome.

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語源

Derived from the Greek word 'arōma', meaning 'spice' or 'fragrant herb'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: aromas (plural) Often followed by the preposition 'of' Commonly modified by adjectives describing intensity (strong, subtle, delicate)
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, the aroma of coffee or baked bread is used in real estate (open houses) to make a home feel more welcoming.

クイックテスト

The _______ of blooming jasmine in the garden was absolutely intoxicating.

正解!

正解は: aroma

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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