whiff
/wɪf/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪf] /wɪf/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɪf] /ˈ(h)wif How to pronounce whiff (audio)/ (ame, mw)
whiff — 名詞
- whiffsingular
- whiffsplural
1. a very small amount of a smell that you notice for only a moment, usually becaus
氣味；一陣
短暫聞到的淡淡氣味
a very small amount of a smell that you notice for only a moment, usually because the wind or air carries it past you.
Mei caught a whiff of smoke and immediately looked around for the source.
Mei 聞到一股煙味，立刻四處尋找來源。
catch a whiff of + noun
A strong whiff of garlic came from the kitchen as we walked past the restaurant.
我們經過餐廳時，一陣濃濃的大蒜味從廚房飄出來。
whiff of [food]
With each whiff of the salty sea air, Hana felt more relaxed on the beach.
Hana 每聞到一口帶有鹽味的海風，就覺得沙灘上更加放鬆。
The morning breeze carried a whiff of bread from the bakery across the street.
清晨的微風從街對面的麵包店帶來一陣剛出爐的麵包香。
Kenji opened the old book and a faint whiff of dust rose from its pages.
Kenji 翻開那本舊書，一股淡淡的灰塵味從書頁間飄起。
- stench
a strong, unpleasant smell — the opposite of a faint whiff
文法句型
whiff + of + noun
2. a very small sign or amount of something that is not physical, such as a feeling
一絲；少許
微弱的跡象或感受
a very small sign or amount of something that is not physical, such as a feeling, quality, or idea, suggesting that it exists or is present.
Ananya detected a whiff of doubt when her friend agreed to the plan.
Ananya 在朋友同意計畫時察覺到一絲疑慮。
whiff of doubt / whiff of [emotion]
The report contained a whiff of criticism toward the company's new policy.
那份報告中包含了對公司新政策的一絲批評意味。
Diego sensed a whiff of excitement in the crowd just before the show began.
Diego 感覺到演出開始前群眾中有一絲興奮。
There was a whiff of sadness as Fatima said goodbye to the old house.
Fatima 向那棟老房子道別時，帶著一絲悲傷。
- hint
same general meaning; 'hint' is more common and less tied to smell-origin metaphors
- trace
suggests something remaining from an earlier presence rather than an incoming suggestion
- suggestion
slightly more deliberate; a 'suggestion of doubt' implies the doubt was noticeable
- flood
an overwhelming amount — opposite of a small sign
文法句型
whiff + of + noun
用法筆記
The word following 'whiff of' is usually an abstract noun expressing an emotion, attitude, or quality — never a physical object.
常見錯誤
3. in baseball, a swing of the bat that completely misses the ball, often resulting
揮棒落空
棒球中揮棒未擊中球
in baseball, a swing of the bat that completely misses the ball, often resulting in the batter being out when it is the third strike.
With two outs and a runner on second, the batter ended the inning with a whiff on a fastball.
兩出局、一人在二壘時，那名打者對一記快速球揮棒落空而結束了這一局。
whiff on + [type of pitch] in a game situation
Fans groaned as the star player's third whiff stranded two runners and sent their team to defeat.
明星球員第三次揮棒落空，留下兩名跑者在壘上，讓球隊輸球，球迷們不禁哀嘆。
third whiff — count of misses in context
Lars recorded his tenth whiff of the season against a hard slider, earning a high-five from the catcher.
Lars 本季已對快速滑球累計十次揮棒落空，捕手和他擊掌慶賀。
With two runners on base and the count full, the batter's whiff ended the inning and let the crowd down.
兩人在壘、球數滿球數時，打者揮棒落空結束了這一局，讓球迷大失所望。
- hit
successfully making contact with the ball
文法句型
a whiff
third whiff
whiff — 動詞
- whiffpresent simple I / you / we / they
- whiffs3rd person singular
- whiffing-ing form
- whiffedpast simple
1. to give off an unpleasant or offensive smell that fills a space around it.
發出臭味
散發難聞的氣味
to give off an unpleasant or offensive smell that fills a space around it.
The old refrigerator whiffed of spoiled milk every time someone opened the door.
那台舊冰箱每次有人開門時，都會散發出臭牛奶的味道。
whiff of + [bad-smelling noun]
The locker room whiffed after practice, so the coach ordered everyone to shower.
練習結束後，更衣室傳來陣陣臭味，於是教練要求所有人去沖澡。
Minh walked in and noticed the basement whiffed terribly from the damp floor.
Minh 一走進來就注意到地下室因為地板潮濕而發出濃濃的臭味。
The trash bags had been sitting in the sun all day and whiffed badly.
那些垃圾袋在太陽下曬了一整天，臭氣沖天。
- smell
general and neutral; 'smell good' is natural, but 'whiff good' is not.
文法句型
whiff + of + noun
用法筆記
Unlike 'smell', which can describe good or bad odors, 'whiff' as a verb is nearly always used for unpleasant smells. 'The soup whiffed good' is incorrect — use 'smelled' instead.
常見錯誤
2. to swing a bat, club, or racket at a ball and fail to make any contact with it,
揮空
揮棒或揮拍未擊中球
to swing a bat, club, or racket at a ball and fail to make any contact with it, or to attempt to hit someone and miss.
Chidi swung hard at the curveball but whiffed completely.
Chidi 用力揮棒卻完全揮空那顆曲球。
whiff (intransitive) — swing and miss
The golfer whiffed when he tried to hit the ball out of the long grass.
那名高爾夫球手試圖從長草區擊球時揮了個空。
Kwame whiffed on his first attempt to hit the volleyball over the net.
Kwame 第一次嘗試把排球打過網時揮了個空。
Elena took three big swings and whiffed each time, looking disappointed.
Elena 用力揮了三次棒，每次都揮空，表情很沮喪。
- hit
to make contact with the ball
文法句型
whiff + at + noun
whiff + on + noun
whiff + ball
用法筆記
Common in baseball, golf, and tennis contexts. 'Whiff at' is more common than 'whiff on', but both are used.
3. in baseball, to pitch in a way that causes the batter to swing and miss three ti
三振打者
投手使打者被三振出局
in baseball, to pitch in a way that causes the batter to swing and miss three times, ending their turn at bat.
Down by two runs, the relief pitcher whiffed three batters in a row with his rising fastball.
落後兩分時，那名救援投手憑著上飄快速球接連三振了三名打者。
whiff + [number] batters — game situation context
With the tying run at the plate, Lars whiffed the final batter on three pitches to end the inning.
追平分在打擊區時，Lars 用三球三振了最後一名打者，結束了這一局。
whiff + [batter] on [number] pitches
The young pitcher walked two players but then whiffed the next three to escape trouble.
那名年輕投手先保送了兩名打者，但隨後三振了接下來三位，化解了危機。
Amir entered the game with the bases loaded and whiffed the first batter he faced to escape the jam.
Amir 在滿壘時上場投球，三振了第一位面對的打者，化解了危機。
- strike out
the standard term for this action; 'whiff' is more informal and colorful
- fan
another informal baseball synonym for striking out a batter
- walk
to allow a batter to reach first base by throwing four balls; the opposite outcome for a pitcher
文法句型
whiff + a batter
4. to be unsuccessful at a task or attempt that you put effort into, especially whe
失敗
嘗試後未能成功
to be unsuccessful at a task or attempt that you put effort into, especially when the outcome is disappointing.
The team whiffed on their chance to win the championship after losing three straight games.
那支球隊在連輸三場比賽後，錯失了奪冠的機會。
whiff on + [opportunity / chance]
Ananya whiffed her driving test for the second time and felt very discouraged.
Ananya 第二次駕照考試沒通過，感到非常沮喪。
The company whiffed at its attempt to launch a new product in a crowded market.
那家公司在一個競爭激烈的市場推出新產品的嘗試失敗了。
Amir whiffed the job interview because he had not prepared enough answers.
Amir 因為事前準備不足，工作面試表現得很糟。
- succeed
to achieve what you tried to do
文法句型
whiff + on + noun
whiff + at + noun
用法筆記
Informal. Often used with 'on' or 'at' before the thing attempted. The object is typically an opportunity, attempt, test, or chance rather than a person.
常見錯誤
5. to take a quick breath in through your nose in order to smell something, usually
吸入；嗅
吸入鼻子以聞到氣味
to take a quick breath in through your nose in order to smell something, usually to identify or check its scent.
Fatima whiffed the fresh coffee and smiled, happy to be awake.
Fatima 聞了一下新鮮的咖啡，開心地笑了，慶幸自己醒了過來。
whiff + [food/drink]
The detective whiffed the strange substance carefully before calling the lab.
那名偵探仔細聞了聞那個可疑的物質，然後才打電話給實驗室。
Minh whiffed the ocean breeze and felt the tension leave his shoulders.
Minh 吸入海風，感覺肩膀上的緊繃感消失了。
Elena whiffed the perfume sample on the paper strip and nodded approvingly.
Elena 聞了聞試香紙上的香水樣本，滿意地點了點頭。
- exhale
to breathe out
文法句型
whiff + noun
用法筆記
Less common than 'smell' or 'sniff'. 'Whiff' suggests a quick, brief inhale rather than a long or deep breath.