英语词汇“reek”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

reek

2 of 2

verb

reeked; reeking; reeks

intransitive verb

: to emit smoke or vapor

: to give off or become permeated with a strong or offensive odor

a room reeking of incense

: to give a strong impression of some constituent quality or feature

a neighborhood that reeks of poverty

: emanate

transitive verb

: to subject to the action of smoke or vapor

: exude, give off

a politician who reeks charm

reeker noun

reeky

ˈrē-kē

adjective

Synonyms

Noun

funk
stench
stink

Verb

stink

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun a terrible reek coming from the garbage can couldn't see through the reek of smog and smoke surrounding the steel plant Verb those old sneakers reek something awful

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Still, the stunts—then as now—reek of exploitation, and the victims are those least equipped to resist.

Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Sep. 2022 Though certain men have glamour—Idris Elba and Harry Styles both reek of it—there is no denying that glamour is essentially female in nature.

Simon Doonan, ELLE Decor, 25 Aug. 2022 In June, the wharf was stacked high with lobster traps tinging the breeze with the faint reek of their latest catch.

Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 The judge referred to is Obama appointee Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, whose prior decisions, in my view, largely reek of left-wing activism.

orlandosentinel.com, 8 Apr. 2022 His 35-inch vertical leap and 4.32 shuttle time reek of explosion and agility.

Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2022 And while Campion's victory represents progress for female recognition in the arts, her comments reek of white privilege, ignoring intersectional challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour).

Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 15 Mar. 2022 The volcanic lands of dragons reek of sulfur and smog.

Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022 Chateaus, villas and trophy cult wines that reek of privilege, entitlement and wealth.

Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2022

Verb

Siefertson also complained that a few days after testing positive, his cabin and two other cabins near him began to reek of sewage.

CNN, 7 May 2022 Such social engineering, and patrician largesse, can reek of neo-colonialism—a charge that Shuttleworth doesn’t dismiss.

Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2022 In addition to the area’s stifling heat, the pools reek of rotten eggs.

Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 22 Dec. 2021 Even his hobbies and personal habits reek of transaction.

New York Times, 2 Nov. 2021 Universities allegedly reek with positive spillover effects.

Richard Vedder, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Most importantly, the bad losses can reek like days-old gym socks.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2021 Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca.

Seth Harp, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2020 Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca.

Seth Harp, Harper's magazine, 2 Mar. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English rek, from Old English rēc; akin to Old High German rouh smoke

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

单词	reek
释义	reek 1 of 2 noun ˈrēk 1 chiefly dialectal : smoke 2 : vapor, fog 3 : a strong or disagreeable fume or odor reek 2 of 2 verb reeked; reeking; reeks intransitive verb 1 : to emit smoke or vapor 2 a : to give off or become permeated with a strong or offensive odor a room reeking of incense b : to give a strong impression of some constituent quality or feature a neighborhood that reeks of poverty 3 : emanate transitive verb 1 : to subject to the action of smoke or vapor 2 : exude, give off a politician who reeks charm reeker noun reeky ˈrē-kē adjective Synonyms Noun funk stench stink Verb stink See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun a terrible reek coming from the garbage can couldn't see through the reek of smog and smoke surrounding the steel plant Verb those old sneakers reek something awful Recent Examples on the Web Noun Still, the stunts—then as now—reek of exploitation, and the victims are those least equipped to resist. Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Sep. 2022 Though certain men have glamour—Idris Elba and Harry Styles both reek of it—there is no denying that glamour is essentially female in nature. Simon Doonan, ELLE Decor, 25 Aug. 2022 In June, the wharf was stacked high with lobster traps tinging the breeze with the faint reek of their latest catch. Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 The judge referred to is Obama appointee Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, whose prior decisions, in my view, largely reek of left-wing activism. orlandosentinel.com, 8 Apr. 2022 His 35-inch vertical leap and 4.32 shuttle time reek of explosion and agility. Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2022 And while Campion's victory represents progress for female recognition in the arts, her comments reek of white privilege, ignoring intersectional challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour). Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 15 Mar. 2022 The volcanic lands of dragons reek of sulfur and smog. Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022 Chateaus, villas and trophy cult wines that reek of privilege, entitlement and wealth. Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2022 Verb Siefertson also complained that a few days after testing positive, his cabin and two other cabins near him began to reek of sewage. CNN, 7 May 2022 Such social engineering, and patrician largesse, can reek of neo-colonialism—a charge that Shuttleworth doesn’t dismiss. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2022 In addition to the area’s stifling heat, the pools reek of rotten eggs. Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 22 Dec. 2021 Even his hobbies and personal habits reek of transaction. New York Times, 2 Nov. 2021 Universities allegedly reek with positive spillover effects. Richard Vedder, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Most importantly, the bad losses can reek like days-old gym socks. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2021 Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca. Seth Harp, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2020 Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca. Seth Harp, Harper's magazine, 2 Mar. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English rek, from Old English rēc; akin to Old High German rouh smoke First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Kids Definition reek 1 of 2 noun ˈrēk : a strong or unpleasant smell reek 2 of 2 verb reeked; reeking : to have a strong or unpleasant smell reek 1 of 2 noun 1 as in stench a strong unpleasant smell a terrible reek coming from the garbage can Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance stench stink funk rankness foulness staleness scent vileness mustiness badness filth fustiness acridness rancidity dirtiness malodorousness nastiness odor sniff effluvium fetidness redolence emission filthiness effluvia odorousness odoriferousness dirt Antonyms & Near Antonyms perfume fragrance aroma sweetness floweriness spiciness lusciousness bouquet savoriness ambrosia See More 2 as in haze an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency couldn't see through the reek of smog and smoke surrounding the steel plant Synonyms & Similar Words haze fog cloud mist smog smother fume gauze smoke soup steam miasma brume murk bank reek 2 of 2 verb as in to stink to give off an extremely unpleasant smell those old sneakers reek something awful Synonyms & Similar Words stink smell rot disgust decay exhale savor decompose savour spoil offend repulse revolt
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