🇬🇧🇨🇳 reek - 恶臭 : English Lesson

Meaning of "reek" ("恶臭"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A reek is a powerful, stinky smell that is so strong you almost feel it jump into your nose, like when rotten eggs, old socks, and burned broccoli all mix together in the air.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

There was such a reek in the fridge that even the mold asked for fresh air.

The reek from the cafeteria’s “mystery stew” made the fire alarm ring out of pure concern.

The reek from the old lunchbox sandwich was so powerful we declared it a new life-form.

Our lunchroom had a mystery reek that made everyone suddenly remember they had to “go study outside.”

Some very stinky cheeses are famous for their reek—people actually pay money to smell and eat something that makes your nose want to run away.

On the bus a sour reek hit the seats; the reek made eyes water and cheeks scrunch. That reek came from a torn lunch bag and a soggy fish box. Passengers leaned away. A child gagged at the reek. Someone opened a window; cool air chased the reek out. The bus sighed; people smiled.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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