| 词汇 | smack of |
| 释义 | Idiom smack ofsmack of (something) to have some of the characteristics or qualities of something.The book smacks of having been written by a committee rather than an author with a point of view. Usage notes: often said about a negative characteristic or quality, as in the example Phr V smack of smacks, smacking, smacked smack of sth if something smacks of an unpleasant quality {e.g. desperation, hypocrisy}, it seems to have that qualityThe whole thing smacks of hypocrisy.To me, the statement smacks of desperation. smack of sth not progressive if something smacks of an unpleasant quality, attitude etc seems to have some of that quality, attitude etc in it: Dawson's remarks about the Asian community smack of racism. I wouldn't want to be involved in anything that smacks of illegality.■ SIMILAR TO: savour/savor of smack of (something)To be strikingly reminiscent or suggestive of something; to give a strong indication or implication of something. Their whole PR statement about the firing smacks of corporate greed and incompetence. The judge's sudden reversal of his decision smacks of bribery or corruption, if you ask me. smack of somethingto be reminiscent of something; to imply something. The whole scheme smacked of dishonesty and deception. All of this story smacks of illegal practices. smack ofv. 1. To have the distinctive flavor or taste of something: The soup smacks of garlic. 2. To give an indication of something; be suggestive of something: The city's reluctance to investigate the murder smacked of corruption. |
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