Zoeken
to reek
01
afgeven, uitstralen
to emit a strong and offensive odor
Intransitive
Example
The damp basement reeked of mold and mildew.
The gym locker room will reek if sneakers are left for too long.
The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement.
02
een onaangename geur uitstralen, indicatief zijn voor
to be indicative of an unpleasant quality
Intransitive: to reek of an unpleasant quality
Example
The suspiciously low prices of the products at the market reeked of potential counterfeiting.
The overly sweet smell of the dessert reeked of artificial flavors and preservatives.
The constant delays and excuses from the contractor reeked of incompetence and unreliability.
03
uitstralen, afgeven
to emit smoke or fumes
Intransitive
Example
The chimney of the old house began to reek as the fire crackled inside.
As the old boiler overheated, it started to reek, signaling a potential malfunction.
The factory chimney reeked with thick black smoke, polluting the surrounding air.
01
walm, geur
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Voorbeeld
The damp basement reeked of mold and mildew.
The gym locker room will reek if sneakers are left for too long.
The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement.
After a week of hot weather, the garbage in the bin started to reek.
If food scraps are left unattended, they can start to reek.
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