incense

/ˈɪnsens/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪnsens/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin-ˌsen(t)s/ (ame, mw) · /ɪnˈsens/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈsens/ (ame, ipa)

incense — noun

1. a material that is burned to produce a pleasant smell, especially during religio

1.名詞B1
釋義

a material that is burned to produce a pleasant smell, especially during religious ceremonies or for calming effects

例句

The elderly monk lit a fresh stick of incense before the morning prayer.

light a stick of incense

Different types of incense are used in temples, churches, and meditation centers around the world.

types of incense used in [place]

用法筆記

Often used with 'stick of', 'cone of', or 'burner' to refer to specific forms and objects.

常見錯誤

❌I burned some incents in my room.
✅I burned some incense in my room.
💡'incense' is an uncountable noun; 'incents' is not a word.

2. the pleasant smell that is produced when incense material is burned

2.名詞B1
釋義

the pleasant smell that is produced when incense material is burned

例句

The soft incense from the morning ceremony lingered in the chapel for hours.

incense lingered

As soon as Amara opened the box, the sweet incense of sandalwood filled the room.

incense of sandalwood

同義詞
  • fragrance

    a more general term for any pleasant smell, not specifically from burning material

  • aroma

    usually describes the smell of food or drink, not burning material

incense — verb