stain
vi. 弄脏; 污染; 被玷污
vt. 玷污,染污; 败坏(名声); 给…染色
n. 污点; 瑕疵; 着色剂; 色斑
A stain is a mark on something that is difficult to remove.
Remove stains by soaking in a mild solution of bleach.
用温和的漂白剂浸泡以去除污迹。
...a black stain.
黑色污迹
If a liquid stains something, the thing becomes coloured or marked by the liquid.
Some foods can stain the teeth, as of course can smoking.
某些食物会在牙齿上留下污渍,吸烟当然也会。
1. a soiled or discolored appearance;
2. (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
3. the state of being covered with unclean things
4. a symbol of disgrace or infamy;
5. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it;
1. color with a liquid dye or tint;
2. produce or leave stains;
3. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically;
4. color for microscopic study;
colour, dye, paint, stain
这些动词均有"着色,染"之意。
Every man has a stain upon his conscience.
每个人良心上都有污点.
Let you go? But'd be a waste if you ended up as just a pretty stain.
放开你? 可是如果让你像个肮脏的垃圾一样葛屁,就太浪费了呀.
It will remain an indelible stain on his memory.
这将成为他记忆中一个不可磨灭的污点.
His record of public service is untouched by any stain of shadiness or sleaze ( James J. Kilpatrick )
他的公共服务记录没有任何污点或不名誉之事 ( 詹姆斯J. 科尔帕里克 )
This stain won't wash out.
这块污迹洗不掉.