a strong, unpleasant smell

the stench of rotting fish/burning rubber/cigarette smoke 烂鱼的腥臭味／燃烧的橡胶的刺鼻气味／难闻的烟味

an overpowering stench 强烈的恶臭

a bad effect that follows an unpleasant event or situation and is noticeable for a long time

For some time after the minister's resignation, the stench of scandal hung over the government. 部长辞职后的一段时间里，丑闻的恶劣影响仍然笼罩着政府。