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Definitions

v.

To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell; to be strongly associated with something unpleasant

ε‘ε‡ΊζΆθ‡­οΌ›ε……ζ»‘οΌˆδΈε₯½ηš„ζ°”ζ―ζˆ–η‰Ήθ΄¨οΌ‰

n.

A strong, unpleasant smell

ζΆθ‡­οΌŒθ‡­ζ°”

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
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Common Collocations

  • 1.reek of smokeζ•£ε‘ηƒŸε‘³
  • 2.reek of corruption充滑腐θ΄₯气息
  • 3.reek of alcohol散发酒气
  • 4.[reek of desperation]ι€η€η»ζœ›ηš„ζ°”ζ―

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The abandoned warehouse reeked of mold and rotting wood.

  • 2.

    The entire deal reeks of corruption and backroom dealings.

  • 3.

    His clothes reeked of cigarette smoke after the long night out.

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