early 15c., "that has a scent," with -ous + Latin odorifer "spreading odor, fragrant," literally "bearing odor," from odor (see odor) + ferre "to bear, carry" (see infer). Usually in a positive sense.
权威例句
1. Pharmaceutical taste . Unpleasant taste sometimes acquired by wines sotred near odoriferous chemicals.
药味:当葡萄贮藏在有味的化学物质附近时,有时会带上的一种令人不快的杂味.
2. The odoriferous spices stimulated her jaded appetite.
香料的芬芳刺激她疲惫的胃口.
3. There are a great number of Odoriferous fountains in Liupanshan Mountain area, south Ningxia.
六盘山地区多处有臭水泉群出露.
4. Bouquet. Odoriferous quality of a wine, particularly the odour of fine wines acquired during aging.