blacken
US /ˈblæk.ən/
UK /ˈblæk.ən/
动词
1.
使变黑, 变黑
to make or become black or dark
示例:
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The smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火灾的烟雾开始熏黑墙壁。
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The old silver coins had blackened with age.
旧银币因年代久远而变黑。
2.
玷污, 诽谤
to damage someone's reputation or good name
示例:
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His opponents tried to blacken his name with false accusations.
他的对手试图用虚假指控玷污他的名声。
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Don't let anyone blacken your character.
不要让任何人玷污你的品格。
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