rust
US /rʌst/
UK /rʌst/
名詞
1.
鏽
a reddish-brown flaky coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture
範例:
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The old car was covered in rust.
那輛舊車生滿了鏽。
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We need to remove the rust from the metal gate.
我們需要清除金屬門上的鏽。
2.
鏽病
a fungal disease of plants, characterized by reddish-brown spots on the leaves and stems
範例:
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The wheat crop was affected by rust.
小麥作物受到了鏽病的影響。
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Gardeners often use fungicides to combat plant rust.
園丁們經常使用殺菌劑來對抗植物鏽病。
動詞
1.
生鏽
to become coated with rust
範例:
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If you leave metal outside, it will eventually rust.
如果你把金屬留在外面，它最終會生鏽。
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The old bicycle had started to rust in several places.
那輛舊自行車在好幾個地方都開始生鏽了。
2.
生疏, 荒廢
to deteriorate through disuse or inactivity
範例:
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His skills began to rust after he stopped practicing.
他停止練習後，技能開始生疏。
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Don't let your mind rust; keep learning new things.
不要讓你的思想生鏽；繼續學習新事物。