stain

US /steɪn/
UK /steɪn/
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1.

污渍, 斑点

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove

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There's a coffee stain on my shirt.
我的衬衫上有一块咖啡渍。
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She tried to remove the ink stain from the carpet.
她试图去除地毯上的墨水渍。
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markspotsmudgeblotblemish
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染料, 着色剂

a dye or chemical used to color wood, fabric, or other materials

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We used a dark wood stain to finish the table.
我们用深色木材着色剂来完成桌子的制作。
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The artist applied a light stain to the canvas.
艺术家在画布上涂了一层浅色染料。
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dyetintpigmentcolorant
1.

弄脏, 玷污

to mark (something) with a stain that is difficult to remove

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Be careful not to stain the new tablecloth.
小心不要弄脏新桌布。
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The spilled wine will stain the carpet if not cleaned quickly.
如果不及时清理，洒出的酒会弄脏地毯。
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marksoildirtydiscolorblemish
2.

染色, 着色

to color (wood, fabric, or other materials) with a stain

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He decided to stain the deck a darker color.
他决定把甲板染成深色。
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The furniture was carefully stained to match the existing decor.
家具经过精心染色，以配合现有装饰。
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dyetintcolorpigment
3.

玷污, 损害

to damage the good reputation of (someone or something)

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The scandal will stain his political career.
这场丑闻将玷污他的政治生涯。
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His reputation was stained by the accusations.
他的名誉被这些指控玷污了。
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blemishtarnishsullydisgracedishonor
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stainedstained glassport wine stain