rust
US /rʌst/
UK /rʌst/
名词
1.
锈
a reddish-brown flaky coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture
示例:
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The old car was covered in rust.
那辆旧车生满了锈。
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We need to remove the rust from the metal gate.
我们需要清除金属门上的锈。
2.
锈病
a fungal disease of plants, characterized by reddish-brown spots on the leaves and stems
示例:
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The wheat crop was affected by rust.
小麦作物受到了锈病的影响。
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Gardeners often use fungicides to combat plant rust.
园丁们经常使用杀菌剂来对抗植物锈病。
动词
1.
生锈
to become coated with rust
示例:
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If you leave metal outside, it will eventually rust.
如果你把金属留在外面，它最终会生锈。
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The old bicycle had started to rust in several places.
那辆旧自行车在好几个地方都开始生锈了。
2.
生疏, 荒废
to deteriorate through disuse or inactivity
示例:
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His skills began to rust after he stopped practicing.
他停止练习后，技能开始生疏。
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Don't let your mind rust; keep learning new things.
不要让你的思想生锈；继续学习新事物。