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单词 tarnished
释义

tarnished in British English

(ˈtɑːnɪʃt)
adjective
1. 
having lost its shine, esp by exposure to air or moisture, resulting in surface oxidation
its brown surfaces of tarnished brass
2. 
stained, tainted, or spoilt
He says he wants to improve the tarnished image of his country.

Examples of 'tarnished' in a sentence
tarnished

And he reckons the youngster will restore his tarnished image once he returns to action.
The Sun (2015)
The old regime is clearing its tarnished reputation and preparing for power.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
That form of democracy had a tarnished reputation.
Roper, Jon Democracy and its Critics - Anglo-American democratic thought in the nineteenth century (1989)
Some are suggesting he must come clean to save his tarnished reputation.
The Sun (2011)
Leicester see him as the ideal man to repair their tarnished reputation after a number of controversial incidents.
The Sun (2015)
His credit record is badly tarnished.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The tarnished image is most obvious in the banks, but is spreading to other sectors.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In the past few days the reputation of British business has been badly tarnished.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Changes like these represent an opportunity for auditors to improve their tarnished image, but also a challenge.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It will also be a massive boost to our tarnished reputation abroad and to tourism all over Britain.
The Sun (2009)
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