Perfume meaning in English
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Definition
a perfume: a fragrance, a scented liquid (example: Chanel N°5, CK One)
perfumed: scented, fragranced, with a pleasant smell
a perfumer: a seller or maker of fragrances, scents
Pronunciation examples
UK: Delavigne makes the world's most beautiful perfumes.
US: You pretentious, perfumed idiot!
Examples
- "The more I danced, the better my perfume smelt;"
- "This perfume will be a success!"
- "That perfume is for a science project."
- "A successful perfume—"
- "Apparently he needs it for a new perfume."
- "It's a beautiful city, full of sights and sounds which are rich and pleasant, not unlike a perfume."
- "the president of a multinational perfume company should not be promoting a human cockfight in a business environment."
- "Felix is always making fun of me, and Mom thinks I'm weird for liking perfumes."
- "our love of perfumes."
- "You're going to spray me with your perfume?"
- "Despite this isolated incident, I believe that our two cultures are closer than ever, and this is reflected by this collaboration between the perfumers of our two great nations."
- "He takes my perfumes and gives them to Kalvin Krime!"
- "About me, about the company, about your perfume-"
- "For those of you just tuning in, it was reported that the eccentric perfume magnate was piloting a hot air balloon while drunk when he lost control of the machine."
- "There it was again. Perfume."
- "So, cheers to you, perfumers of Britain, cheers to you!"
- "Oh, it's perfume!"
- "Donna : It's only the biggest perfume forum in the world."
- "Xavier taught me the perfume trade because he wanted me to take over his business, and carry on his legacy."
- "The perfume killer sprays each of his victims with a different"
Exercise 1
From the list below, select the term(s) which share a similar meaning with perfume.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the term(s) which share a similar meaning with perfume.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
"Scent" is a good choice here. A "scent" can either be a "pleasant smell" or a "perfume". Note that the term "scent" is pronounced exactly the same as the past form of the verb "to send": "sent".
The term "blanket" does not share a similar meaning with "perfume". A "blanket" is a "cover", often made from wool, which we use to keep warm. Example: "I'm cold! Can you put an extra blanket on the bed please?".
The term "fragrance" shares a very similar meaning with perfume. Example: "My favourite fragrance is Tiger Lily. It smells like flowers.".
This is not a good choice here. If something "has flair", then it is full of style or creativity. Here's another example: "Charles dances with amazing flair: he's so passionate and talented!".
Exercise 2
Dictation time! Fill in the lyrics for the 2nd verse!
Feel free to listen to the song again!
I determine (5 words)
I (6 words)
I (4 words)
machinery... (5 words)
Feel free to listen to the song again!
I determine (5 words)
I (6 words)
I (4 words)
machinery... (5 words)
Dictation time! Fill in the lyrics for the 2nd verse!
Feel free to listen to the song again!
I determine the quantity of perfumes produced (5 words)
I inspect the quality of finished goods (6 words)
I optimise schedules and efficiency (4 words)
and carry out maintenance on machinery... (5 words)
Feel free to listen to the song again!
I determine the quantity of perfumes produced (5 words)
I inspect the quality of finished goods (6 words)
I optimise schedules and efficiency (4 words)
and carry out maintenance on machinery... (5 words)
Exercise 3
Let's take a close look at some of the terms used in this dialogue!
This term describes the curved bones on the side of a person's (or animal's) body, which protect the internal organs. In animals, the meat on these bones is often eaten. "According to the Bible, Adam gave one of his to create Eve."
This term describes the taste or characteristic quality of something, generally a food or beverage! "What of ice cream do you want? We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee."
A bonus question, just to check your memory! This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. Kevin is going to have to correct his vision.'
This term describes the curved bones on the side of a person's (or animal's) body, which protect the internal organs. In animals, the meat on these bones is often eaten. "According to the Bible, Adam gave one of his to create Eve."
This term describes the taste or characteristic quality of something, generally a food or beverage! "What of ice cream do you want? We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee."
A bonus question, just to check your memory! This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. Kevin is going to have to correct his vision.'
Let's take a close look at some of the terms used in this dialogue!
This term describes the curved bones on the side of a person's (or animal's) body, which protect the internal organs. In animals, the meat on these bones is often eaten. "According to the Bible, Adam gave one of his ribs 1 to create Eve."
This term describes the taste or characteristic quality of something, generally a food or beverage! "What flavor 2 of ice cream do you want? We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee."
A bonus question, just to check your memory! This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. Kevin is going to have surgery 3 to correct his vision.'
This term describes the curved bones on the side of a person's (or animal's) body, which protect the internal organs. In animals, the meat on these bones is often eaten. "According to the Bible, Adam gave one of his ribs 1 to create Eve."
This term describes the taste or characteristic quality of something, generally a food or beverage! "What flavor 2 of ice cream do you want? We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee."
A bonus question, just to check your memory! This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. Kevin is going to have surgery 3 to correct his vision.'
1 ribs: The "ribs" are curved bones which protect the internal organs of many mammals, including humans. In animals, especially cows and pigs, the ribs, or more precisely the meat which surrounds them, are eaten. In this scene, the waiter recommends the "costela" to Jean. The "costela" is a traditional Brazilian dish comprised of "beef ribs". Did you know? The Latin term for ribs is "costae", hence the root of the term "costela"!
2 flavor: The "flavor" (US) or "flavour" (UK) of a food describes its taste. In this scene, the waiter says that the "flavor" of the costela makes him want to dance, and earlier uses the adjective "flavorful" to describe the costela.
3 surgery: "Surgery" is a medical procedure performed by cutting the body. "Surgeries" are performed by "surgeons". Kevin tells Jean that he intends to have laser surgery to correct his vision. This is an elective surgery which is becoming more popular, and that I would consider having one day, although I do enjoy wearing spectacles.
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