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smack of objv prep [T]to seem to possess (a characteristic or quality that is not considered to be desirable)带有…意味He doesn't want a long-term relationship and avoids anything that smacks of commitment.他不想要长久的关系,并且避免任何意味着承担义务的事情。The minister's unexpected statement smacked of desperation.部长意想不到的声明意味着绝望。The whole affair smacks of mismanagement and incompetence.整个事件都有点儿处理不善并且力不胜任的味道。
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