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.

それらをきれいにしなければ、あなたの銀のスプーンは変色します。

R

To make people think less highly of someone or something.

Her last project's failure tarnished her reputation.

彼女の最後のプロジェクトの失敗が彼女の評判を損なった。

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.

真鍮の取っ手についた変色は遠くから見えました。

translation

v. くすむ, 評判を傷つける
n. くすみ

語形変化

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