為什麼下雨的味道這麼好聞？ Why does rain smell so good?

9 句 · 程度 A2 · 英文在上、中文在下。

1. Why does the air smell so good right after it rains?
   為什麼下完雨後，空氣聞起來這麼舒服？
2. That smell has a name. It's called petrichor.
   這個味道有名字，叫做 petrichor（雨後土味）。
3. When the ground is dry, plants release oils into the soil.
   地面乾燥時，植物會把油脂釋放到土壤裡。
4. Tiny bacteria in the soil also make a chemical called geosmin.
   土壤裡的細菌，也會產生一種叫「土臭素」的物質。
5. When raindrops hit the ground, they push these smells into the air.
   雨滴打到地面時，會把這些味道推到空氣中。
6. Our noses are super sensitive to it, even in tiny amounts.
   就算只有一點點，我們的鼻子也非常敏感。
7. Next rainy day, try this small talk line with a coworker:
   下次下雨天，和同事試試這句閒聊英文：
8. I love that fresh rain smell. It's called petrichor, by the way!
   我好愛雨後清新的味道。順帶一提，它叫 petrichor！
9. Now you say it. Do you love the smell of rain too?
   換你說說看。你也喜歡下雨的味道嗎？

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