tarnish

🇺🇸 /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/
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verb
R

To make metal lose its shine, often because of exposure to air or moisture.

If you don't clean them, your silver spoons will tarnish.

如果你不清洁它们,你的银勺子会变暗。

R

To make people think less highly of someone or something.

Her last project's failure tarnished her reputation.

她最后项目的失败损害了她的声誉。

noun
R

A dull layer that forms on metal, making it less shiny.

The tarnish on the brass handles could be seen from a distance.

从远处就能看见黄铜把手上的锈迹。

translation

v. 使(金属)失去光泽, 损害(名誉)
n. 锈迹

词形变化

3rd Present tarnishes
Progressive tarnishing
Past tarnished
Perfect tarnished
Plural tarnishes