reek
UK/ri:k/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell; to be strongly associated with something unpleasant
发出恶臭；充满（不好的气息或特质）
n.
A strong, unpleasant smell
恶臭，臭气
Root Breakdown
Native Englishreekother
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Common Collocations
- 1.reek of smoke散发烟味
- 2.reek of corruption充满腐败气息
- 3.reek of alcohol散发酒气
- 4.[reek of desperation]透着绝望的气息
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.