1848, originally of substances to quell the odor of manure, formed in English as if from de- + Latin odorem "smell" (see odor (n.)). In reference to a substance to be used on the human body, from 1860. An earlier version, a perfumed powder, was called empasm (1650s), from Greek *empasma "to sprinkle on."
雙語例句
1. I use unperfumed roll-on deodorant.
我使用的是無香型走珠除臭劑。
來自柯林斯例句
2. She applies deodorant to her armpits after she showers.
沐浴后,她在腋下涂上除臭劑.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. He rubbed some deodorant under his armpits before dressing.