臭不可闻

臭不可闻
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(idiom) to stink to high heaven

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. adjective

    (idiom) to stink to high heaven

    • This garbage bin stinks unbearably.

  2. adjective

    (fig.) (idiom) disgraceful; disgusting

    • His behavior is truly repulsive.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A dog's nose is extremely keen, so the character means both 'smell' and 'stench'.

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