tarnish
US /ˈtɑːr.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/
动词
1.
失去光泽, 玷污
to make or become less bright or shiny
示例:
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Silver tends to tarnish over time when exposed to air.
银暴露在空气中久了会失去光泽。
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The old brass statue had begun to tarnish.
那尊古老的黄铜雕像开始失去光泽。
2.
玷污, 损害
to damage the good reputation of someone or something
示例:
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The scandal threatened to tarnish his political career.
这场丑闻可能会玷污他的政治生涯。
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His reputation was tarnished by the accusations.
他的声誉因这些指控而受损。
名词
锈斑, 失去光泽
a dull coating that forms on the surface of metal, especially silver, as a result of oxidation
示例:
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The antique silver tray had a layer of dark tarnish.
那个古董银盘上有一层深色的锈斑。
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She used a special cleaner to remove the tarnish from her jewelry.
她用一种特殊的清洁剂去除珠宝上的锈斑。
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