reek
π¬π§ UK/ri:k/πΊπΈ US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell; to be strongly associated with something unpleasant
εεΊζΆθοΌε ζ»‘οΌδΈε₯½ηζ°ζ―ζηΉθ΄¨οΌ
n.
A strong, unpleasant smell
ζΆθοΌθζ°
π§© Root Breakdown
Native Englishreekother
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Common Collocations
- 1.reek of smokeζ£εηε³
- 2.reek of corruptionε ζ»‘θ θ΄₯ζ°ζ―
- 3.reek of alcoholζ£ει ζ°
- 4.[reek of desperation]ιηη»ζηζ°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.