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tar·nish /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/ vt. | vi. | n.
I ❶ vt.
1. 使失去光泽，使变暗淡
tarnished spoons 失去光泽的金属匙
2. 败坏，玷污(名誉等)；损害…的纯洁性
The scandal tarnished his reputation. 丑闻败坏了他的名誉。
tarnish the naval glory of England 损害英国海军的荣誉
tarnish sb.'s image 损害某人的形象
❷ vi.
1. 失去光泽，变暗淡
Silver tarnishes quickly. 银器易失去光泽。
2. 蒙受耻辱；被玷污；受损害；失去吸引力
The dream has tarnished. 梦想失去了吸引力。
II n.
1. 失泽；光泽变暗
2. (金属等的)失泽膜
Rub the spoon well to remove the tarnish! 把汤匙好好擦一下以便将那层失泽膜擦掉!
3. 瑕疵，污点
[<OFr ternir to make dull < terne lustreless, dull < Gmc; 与 OHG tarnen to conceal, OE dierne hidden 有关] |