| 词汇 | smack of something |
| 释义 | Idiom smack of somethingsmack 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 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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