Reek of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹik/ /ˈəv
REEK-uhv
ɹˈiːk/ /ˈɒv
reek-OV
Definición
To strongly smell like something, usually something unpleasant; can also mean to clearly show a certain quality, often negative.
Uso & Matices
Informal and often negative, used both for bad smells ('reek of smoke') and to suggest obvious negative qualities ('reek of corruption'). Don't use for neutral or pleasant smells. Commonly followed by what is smelled: 'reek of sweat', 'reek of alcohol.'
Spanish: oler a - apestar aPortuguese (BR): cheirar a - feder aPortuguese (PT): cheirar a - tresandar aChinese (Simplified): 散发出（难闻的气味）- 带有（某种强烈气息）Chinese (Traditional): 散發出（難聞的氣味）- 帶有（某種強烈氣息）Hindi: की तेज़ बदबू आनाArabic: تفوح منه رائحة (شيء) - ينبعث منه رائحة (شيء)Bengali: দণ্ডায়মান গন্ধ পাওয়া - জোরালোভাবে গন্ধ ছড়ানোRussian: вонять - пахнуть (чем-то неприятным)Japanese: 強く匂う - 〜の臭いがプンプンするVietnamese: bốc mùi - nồng nặc mùiKorean: 악취가 나다 - 냄새가 진동하다Turkish: ağır kokmak - pis koku yaymakUrdu: بدبو آنا - شدید بو آناIndonesian: berbau menyengat - tercium bau (buruk)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
His clothes reek of smoke.
basic
The kitchen reeks of garlic.
basic
This room reeks of sweat after the gym class.
basic
His explanation reeks of dishonesty.
natural
This deal just reeks of corruption.
natural
If you go to the interview reeking of alcohol, you won't get the job.
natural