reeking

• Описывает что-то, имеющее сильный неприятный запах.

Describes something that has a strong, unpleasant smell.

1. Wet with moistureB2formal

   Covered or soaked with secreted or exuded moisture, such as sweat or tears.

   Влажный от пота

   • After the long run, his shirt was reeking with sweat.
   • Her face was reeking with tears after the emotional scene.
   • The athlete's reeking skin glistened under the stadium lights.

   Synonymsbedeweddampdrencheddrippingmoistsoakedsweatingwet

   Antonymsariddryparched

2. Strong unpleasant smellB1formal

   Giving off a powerful and offensive odor.

   Вонючий

   • The reeking garbage bin attracted flies from all over.
   • A reeking smell of rotten eggs filled the abandoned house.
   • He walked into the room, reeking of cigarette smoke and cheap cologne.

   Synonymsfetidfoulmalodorousnoisomeputridrancidranksmellystinking

   Antonymsaromaticfragrantperfumedsweet-smelling

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по испусканию сильного, неприятного запаха, или, в переносном смысле, для указания на что-то негативное.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting a strong, unpleasant smell, or figuratively, to be strongly suggestive of something negative.

1. Smell strongly and unpleasantlyB2informal

   To emit a strong, offensive odor.

   Вонять

   • The old fish reeked of decay.
   • His breath reeked of garlic.
   • The entire room reeked after the garbage was left out.

   Synonymshumpongsmellstenchstinkwhiff

   Antonymsfragranceperfume

2. Be suggestive of somethingC1informal

   To strongly imply or be filled with a particular quality, often a negative one.

   Отдавать

   • The whole deal reeks of corruption.
   • His excuse reeks of dishonesty.
   • The plan reeks of desperation.

   Synonymssuggest

3. Be wet with sweat or bloodC2formal

   To be covered or dripping with sweat or blood, often from exertion or injury.

   Быть мокрым от пота или крови

   • His face reeked with sweat after the marathon.
   • The soldier's brow reeked with blood from the wound.
   • After the fight, his hands reeked with the blood of his opponent.

   Synonymsdripexudeooze

4. Emit smoke, fumes, or steamC2formal

   To give off smoke, warm vapor, or steam.

   Дымить

   • The chimney reeked with thick black smoke.
   • The hot springs reeked with steam in the cold air.
   • The engine reeked with fumes after overheating.

   Synonymsfumesmokesteam