词汇 | reek |
释义 | phrasereek[reeked, reeked, reeking] reek of 1. reek of sth to smell strongly of something very unpleasant: The bathroom was filthy and reeked of tobacco smoke. He goes to the pub and comes home with his breath reeking of beer.2. reek of sth to seem to have a lot of a particular unpleasant quality - used to show disapproval: Campaigners condemned the government report, claiming it reeked of hypocrisy. It's a private school for the sons of rich businessmen - the place reeks of wealth, privilege and power.■ SIMILAR TO: smell of, stink (of) reek with (something)To smell very potently of something unpleasant. My hands always reek with garlic after I have to chop it up. He came down for his prom reeking with his dad's aftershave. The house reeks with wet dog—open the window! reek of (something)1. To smell very potently of something unpleasant. My hands always reek of garlic after I have to chop it up. He came down for his prom reeking of his dad's aftershave. The house reeks of wet dog—open the window! 2. To have a lot of or give the strong impression of something particularly unpleasant, offensive, or insidious. The deal struck by the government and the corporate lobbying groups reeks of corruption. The verdict of the trial reeks of prejudice. reek of something1. Lit. to have the stench or smell of something. This whole house reeks of onions! What did you cook? She reeks of a very strong perfume. She must have spilled it on herself. 2. Fig. to give a strong impression of something. The neighborhood reeks of poverty. The deal reeked of dishonesty. reek with something to stink with some smell. This place reeks with some horrible odor. Jane reeks with too much perfume. reek ofv. 1. To give off or have some strong, unpleasant odor: The kitchen reeks of rotten eggs. 2. To be full of something distasteful or offensive: The report reeks of bigotry. The whole incident reeks of corruption. |
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