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give credit
Meaning: To acknowledge or appreciate the value of something.
Example: We should give credit to the volunteers who made the event possible.
play a huge role
Meaning: To have a major influence or importance in something.
Example: Teamwork plays a huge role in achieving success in sports.
sniff
Meaning: To smell something quickly or lightly.
Example: She sniffed the flowers to enjoy their fragrance.
Note: Phrasal verb/expression — often used casually with food or scents.
a whack of
Meaning: Informal phrase meaning a large amount of something.
Example: He added a whack of sugar to his coffee, making it overly sweet.
bland experience
Meaning: An experience lacking excitement, flavor, or interest.
Example: Without music, the party turned into a bland experience.
savor the flavor
Meaning: To fully enjoy and appreciate the taste of food.
Example: She closed her eyes to savor the flavor of the homemade soup.
thank your nose
Meaning: Figurative way of appreciating the sense of smell for enhancing taste.
Example: When you enjoy the aroma of coffee, thank your nose for the experience.
volatiles
IPA: /ˈvɒl.ə.taɪlz/ (UK), /ˈvɑː.lə.taɪlz/ (US)
Meaning: Tiny airborne molecules released by substances that can be detected as smells.
Meaning: Tiny airborne molecules released by substances that can be detected as smells.
Example: Chewing pizza releases volatiles that travel to the nasal passage and stimulate smell receptors.
olfactory neurons
IPA: /ɑːlˈfæk.tər.i ˈnjʊə.rɒnz/ (UK), /ɑːlˈfæk.tər.i ˈnʊr.ɑːnz/ (US)
Meaning: Specialized sensory cells in the nose that detect odors and send signals to the brain.
Meaning: Specialized sensory cells in the nose that detect odors and send signals to the brain.
Example: Olfactory neurons categorize smells and link them to emotions like pleasure or disgust.
umami
IPA: /uːˈmɑː.mi/ (UK & US)
Meaning: A savory taste, considered the fifth basic taste alongside salty, sweet, sour, and bitter.
Meaning: A savory taste, considered the fifth basic taste alongside salty, sweet, sour, and bitter.
Example: Umami is often found in foods like mushrooms, soy sauce, and aged cheese.
Other Listening Exercises
How Your Sense of Smell Helps You Savor Flavor
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