1 VERB 蚀刻;凿刻 If a line or pattern is etched into a surface, it is cut into the surface by means of acid or a sharp tool. You can also say that a surface is etched with a line or pattern. 蚀刻;凿刻
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Crosses were etched into the walls. [be V-ed + into/in/on]
墙壁上刻着十字架。
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The acid etched holes in the crystal surface. [V n + into/in/on]
那种酸在晶体表面蚀刻出一些小孔。
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Windows are etched with the vehicle identification number. [be VERB-ed + with]
玻璃上刻着车辆识别码。
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The stained-glass panels are etched and then handpainted using traditional methods. [be VERB-ed]
彩色玻璃板先经过蚀刻,然后用传统技法手工着色。
SYN corrode, eat into, burn into
2 VERB [usually passive] 使表现在脸上;使流露 If you say that feelings are etched on someone's face, you mean that the person is very strongly affected by them, and you can see this in their appearance. 使表现在脸上;使流露 [literary]
3 V-PASSIVE 使铭记在心;使刻骨铭心 If something is etched on your memory, you remember it very clearly, usually because it has some special importance for you. 使铭记在心;使刻骨铭心 [literary]
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