tarnish ['tɑ:niʃ]

英汉解释

n. 晦暗，无光泽；污点
vt. 玷污；使……失去光泽；使……变灰暗
vi. 失去光泽；被玷污；变灰暗

同义词

v. defile，maculate，stain，sully

参考例句

1. The political scandal tarnished the reputation of the president.
这起政治丑闻败坏了总统的名誉。
2. But you know, honesty is not a commodity to bargain, which is the holy goddess, without any hint of tarnish.
但你可知道，诚信不是商品可以讨价还价，它是圣洁的女神，容不得一丝玷污。
3. Jewelry would surely be nice, but what can I afford that would not soon tarnish or grow quickly out of style?
首饰当然不错，但什么样的珠宝不会很快失去光泽或旋即过时，而我又能买得起呢?

英英解释

n.
  1. discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
  2. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

网络释义

tarnish film
氧化膜、锈膜; 失泽膜; 锈膜，氧化膜;
to tarnish
弄脏, 弄乌;
tarnish paper
防锈纸;
tarnish proof paper
防锈纸;
tarnish resistant flannel
防变色法兰绒; 防[银器]变色法兰绒; 防银器变色法兰绒;