wafted
wafted — 動詞
- waftedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- wafteds3rd person singular
- wafteding-ing form
- waftededpast simple
1. to move slowly and lightly through the air, or to push something so that it move
飄送；飄動
在空氣中輕輕移動或使移動
to move slowly and lightly through the air, or to push something so that it moves in this way — for example, the smell of cooking drifting from a kitchen, or incense smoke being carried upward by warm air.
The smell of freshly baked bread wafted from the open kitchen window.
新鮮出爐麵包的香氣從敞開的廚房窗戶飄了出來。
intransitive + from [location]
Joaquín wafted a handful of incense sticks until the room filled with a soft fragrance.
Joaquín 輕輕扇動幾根線香，直到房間裡充滿柔和的香味。
transitive: waft + object
Piotr opened the back door and a warm breeze wafted into the stuffy room.
Piotr 打開後門，一陣溫暖的微風吹進了悶熱的房間。
Ryo's grandmother wafted the smoke from the fire with an old newspaper.
Ryo 的祖母用舊報紙把火堆冒出的煙輕輕扇散。
transitive: waft + object + with [tool]
Yuna could smell the sea as the salty air wafted up from the shore below.
Yuna 聞到了大海的味道，帶有鹽味的空氣從下方的岸邊飄上來。
- waft upward
- waft through the air
- waft across the room
- waft from the kitchen
- scent wafts
- smoke wafts
- breeze wafts
- waft gently
文法句型
waft + adverb of direction
waft + object + adverb of direction
用法筆記
Often used with adverbs of direction (up, down, across, through, out). Subject is typically an odour, smoke, breeze, or sound; the transitive form implies a gentle pushing action — not a strong throw.
常見錯誤
wafted — 名詞
1. a smell, cloud of smoke, or other light substance that you notice briefly as it
陣飄香；煙
短暫飄過的氣味或煙霧
a smell, cloud of smoke, or other light substance that you notice briefly as it passes on a current of air.
A waft of lavender drifted across the garden as Asher walked past the flower bed.
一陣薰衣草的香氣飄過花園，Asher 正好走過花圃。
waft of [scent] + location phrase
Eli caught a waft of cigar smoke and knew his uncle was already on the balcony.
Eli 聞到一陣雪茄味，知道叔叔已經在陽台上了。
When the chef opened the oven, a warm waft of cinnamon and sugar filled the kitchen.
主廚打開烤箱時，一陣肉桂和糖的溫暖香氣充滿了廚房。
waft of [scent1] + and + [scent2]
A faint waft of perfume lingered in the elevator long after the woman had gone.
電梯裡殘留著一陣淡淡的香水味，那位女士早已離去。
Brian noticed a waft of burning leaves coming from the yard next door.
Brian 聞到一陣燒樹葉的味道，是從隔壁院子飄來的。
waft of [substance] + coming from [place]
- waft of perfume
- waft of smoke
- waft of fragrance
- catch a waft
- faint waft
- warm waft
- a waft of something
文法句型
waft of [smell/smoke/fragrance]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by of + noun phrase describing the smell or substance. The word emphasises briefness — a waft is felt for only a moment before it fades.
常見錯誤
2. a very light, gentle current of moving air, often barely noticeable.
微風
一股輕柔的風
a very light, gentle current of moving air, often barely noticeable.
A cool waft of air came through the crack beneath the cottage door.
一股涼爽的風從小屋門下的縫隙吹進來。
waft of air + through [opening]
Ife stood still on the porch, waiting for any waft of wind to relieve the afternoon heat.
Ife 站在門廊上不動，等著哪怕一陣微風來緩解午後的炎熱。
A sudden waft of cool air from the air conditioner made Rohan shiver.
空調吹出一陣冷風，讓 Rohan 打了個寒顫。
waft of [type] air + from [source]
Kasia opened the car window and felt a welcome waft of fresh air against her face.
Kasia 搖下車窗，感受到一股宜人的新鮮空氣撲面而來。
- waft of air
- waft of wind
- cool waft
- welcome waft
- gust
a strong, sudden rush of wind — much more forceful
文法句型
waft of air/wind/breeze
用法筆記
In modern use this sense is rare outside literary or descriptive writing. The more everyday term for a light movement of air is a breeze or a puff of wind.
3. a single, gentle waving movement made with the hand or an object held in the han
揮動
手臂或手持物的輕柔揮擺動作
a single, gentle waving movement made with the hand or an object held in the hand.
The conductor gave a waft of his baton and the orchestra fell silent.
指揮輕輕揮了一下指揮棒，整個樂團安靜了下來。
give a waft of [object]
Omar signalled with a quick waft of his hand for the children to come closer.
Omar 快速揮了一下手，示意孩子們靠近一點。
With a gentle waft of the fan, Ari spread the essential oils through the room.
Ari 輕輕揮動扇子，把精油香氣散佈到房間各處。
waft of [tool/object]
The queen acknowledged the crowd with a small waft of her white-gloved hand.
女王戴著白手套的手輕輕一揮，向群眾致意。
- waft of the hand
- give a waft
- quick waft
- gentle waft
文法句型
waft of [hand/arm/baton/fan]
用法筆記
Nearly always paired with a possessive or of-phrase naming the body part or object doing the waving. This sense is uncommon in everyday speech — you are more likely to encounter wave or gesture.
4. a long, narrow flag with a pointed end, used on ships or poles to send signals o
信號旗
用來測風向或通訊的細長旗子
a long, narrow flag with a pointed end, used on ships or poles to send signals or to show which way the wind is blowing.
The sailing instructor pointed to the waft fluttering at the top of the mast.
帆船教練指了指在桅杆頂端飄揚的信號旗。
nautical usage: waft on a mast
With no wind at all, the colourful waft hung limply from the flagpole.
完全沒有風，那面彩色信號旗無力地垂在旗杆上。
The sailors checked the direction of the waft before adjusting the sails.
船員們先確認信號旗的方向，才調整船帆。
waft as wind indicator
A blue and white waft flew from the stern of the old fishing trawler.
一面藍白相間的信號旗從那艘舊漁船的船尾飄揚著。
- colourful waft
- blue and white waft
- waft on the mast
- direction of the waft
用法筆記
This nautical sense is the original meaning of the noun and is almost entirely restricted to sailing and maritime contexts. In modern writing, flag or pennant is far more common.