Definition of stinking

stinkingadjective

hôi thối

/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ//ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/

"Stinking" originates from the Old English word "stinc", meaning "to stink, to smell bad". It evolved through Middle English "stinken" and ultimately reached its modern form. The word's history is tied to the human sense of smell and the unpleasantness associated with strong odors. The association of "stinking" with something unpleasant or offensive has remained consistent throughout its linguistic journey.

Summary
type tính từ
meaningthối tha, hôi hám
meaningkhông ai chịu được (người...)
namespace

having a very strong, unpleasant smell

có mùi rất nồng, khó chịu

Example:
  • I was pushed into a filthy, stinking room.

    Tôi bị đẩy vào một căn phòng bẩn thỉu, hôi hám.

  • The black, stinking water was covered with scum.

    Làn nước đen kịt, hôi hám bám đầy cặn bã.

  • The floor was stinking and wet.

    Sàn nhà bốc mùi và ẩm ướt.

very bad or unpleasant

rất tệ hoặc khó chịu

Example:
  • I've got a stinking cold.

    Tôi bị cảm lạnh nặng mùi.

showing a lot of anger

thể hiện rất nhiều sự tức giận

Example:
  • I wrote them a stinking letter to complain.

    Tôi đã viết cho họ một lá thư hôi thối để phàn nàn.

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