Wordiyosmack
🇬🇧 UK/smæk/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To have a particular taste or flavor; to suggest or hint at something; to slap sharply
有…的味道；带有…的意味；拍打，掴
n.
A distinct flavor or trace of something; a sharp slap; a loud kiss; heroin (slang)
滋味，少量；拍击声；响亮的吻；（俚）海洛因
adv.
Sharply and directly; with a sudden impact
啪地一声；猛然，直接地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishsmackother
=smack
Common Collocations
- 1.smack of corruption带有腐败意味
- 2.smack in the face打脸；当头一击
- 3.smack dab正好，恰恰
- 4.[smack of desperation]透着绝望的意味
Example Sentences
- 1.
His latest proposal smacks of desperation after months of failed negotiations.
- 2.
She gave the misbehaving child a light smack on the hand.
- 3.
The whole scheme smacks of corruption and needs to be investigated immediately.