Word · Frequency #18429
tarnish
/ˈtɑːniʃ/
noun
失去光泽；变色
the dulling or discoloration of a metal, especially a decorative metal exposed to air
- 1.
Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
氧化或变色,尤其是暴露在空气中的装饰金属
氧化或变色,尤其是暴露在空气中的装饰金属；失泽；失泽膜；污点
In use
A gentle polish removed the tarnish from the old brass candlestick.
The tarnish on the silver teapot disappeared after I cleaned it.
Storing jewelry in a sealed bag helps prevent tarnish.
Connections
Word family
- tarnishes
- plural, third person singular
- tarnished
- past, past participle
- tarnishing
- present participle
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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