tarnish
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/ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/
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/ˈtɑːnɪʃ/
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.
如果你不清潔它們,你的銀匙將會變暗。
To make people think less highly of someone or something.
Her last project's failure tarnished her reputation.
她最後項目的失敗損害了她的聲譽。
A dull layer that forms on metal, making it less shiny.
The tarnish on the brass handles could be seen from a distance.
從遠處就能看見黃銅把手上的銹跡。