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tarnish

/ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/ American
  • v. 使失去光泽, 玷污
  • n. 失去光泽, 污点
Definition
  • v. to make something lose its shine, or to damage someone's reputation
  • n. a dull mark or loss of shine on a metal surface, or damage to a reputation
Example
Silver spoons tarnish quickly if you don't clean them.
银勺子如果不清洗,很快就会失去光泽。