英语词汇“tarnish”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Verb Some foods will tarnish silver. The scandal tarnished his reputation. Noun a polish that removes tarnish

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Even a single late payment can seriously tarnish an otherwise strong credit score, reducing it by up to 100 points, according to Ted Rossman, a credit expert at Creditcards.com.

Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2022 Even just one exposure like this may tarnish a surface beyond your own repair.

Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2022 Despite the efforts to tarnish her record, Jackson eventually won three GOP votes.

Mark Sherman, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2022 Despite the efforts to tarnish her record, Jackson eventually won three GOP votes.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 This is the kind of thing that can take down an entire program, and tarnish the reputation of a university.

Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 5 Aug. 2022 For investment purposes, 21 karats or higher is seen as most desirable, as purer gold is less likely to tarnish.

Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 15 July 2022 While a win would vault Miami deep into the Top 25, a loss could tarnish the Aggies' season even before getting into a merciless SEC slate.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 But For The Win's Andy Nesbitt said those comments, and Phil's decision to partner with Saudi money, could tarnish his career.

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 June 2022

Noun

The new revelations should upset Patriots bosses Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, and bring tarnish to Brady’s sterling reputation among Patriots fans.

Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 In the same way that Beijing shut down local industry to clear its skies before the Olympics, Cairo could wash away a little of the tarnish of its authoritarianism.

Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker, 14 July 2022 To clean away the tarnish, make this safe, nontoxic cleaning solution: squeeze the juice of one lemon into a small bowl.

Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022 If there's still some residual tarnish, repeat the poultice treatment.

Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022 The combination of bright copper with patches of tarnish is far less attractive than copper with a more even patina.

Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2022 So when one journalist or outlet makes questionable choices, the tarnish can easily spread to others.

Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2021 His father did not know about all these eyes, all over the world, seeing the laminate wood grain of his dresser top, the cloudy tarnish on the silver cross.

Sarah Braunstei, The New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2021 The sheen, easy application and no-tarnish factor contribute to a pewter-type finish.

Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 20 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English ternysshen, from Middle French terniss-, stem of ternir, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tarnan to hide

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1684, in the meaning defined above

单词	tarnish
释义	tarnish 1 of 2 verb tar·nish ˈtär-nish tarnished; tarnishing; tarnishes transitive verb 1 : to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil, stain 2 a : to detract from the good quality of : vitiate his fine dreams now slightly tarnished b : to bring disgrace on : sully the scandal has tarnished his reputation intransitive verb : to become tarnished tarnishable ˈtär-ni-shə-bəl adjective tarnish 2 of 2 noun : something that tarnishes especially : a film of chemically altered material on the surface of a metal (such as silver) Synonyms Verb blemish darken mar poison spoil stain taint touch vitiate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Some foods will tarnish silver. The scandal tarnished his reputation. Noun a polish that removes tarnish Recent Examples on the Web Verb Even a single late payment can seriously tarnish an otherwise strong credit score, reducing it by up to 100 points, according to Ted Rossman, a credit expert at Creditcards.com. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2022 Even just one exposure like this may tarnish a surface beyond your own repair. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2022 Despite the efforts to tarnish her record, Jackson eventually won three GOP votes. Mark Sherman, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2022 Despite the efforts to tarnish her record, Jackson eventually won three GOP votes. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 This is the kind of thing that can take down an entire program, and tarnish the reputation of a university. Joseph Goodman \| Jgoodman@al.com, al, 5 Aug. 2022 For investment purposes, 21 karats or higher is seen as most desirable, as purer gold is less likely to tarnish. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 15 July 2022 While a win would vault Miami deep into the Top 25, a loss could tarnish the Aggies' season even before getting into a merciless SEC slate. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 But For The Win's Andy Nesbitt said those comments, and Phil's decision to partner with Saudi money, could tarnish his career. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 June 2022 Noun The new revelations should upset Patriots bosses Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, and bring tarnish to Brady’s sterling reputation among Patriots fans. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 In the same way that Beijing shut down local industry to clear its skies before the Olympics, Cairo could wash away a little of the tarnish of its authoritarianism. Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker, 14 July 2022 To clean away the tarnish, make this safe, nontoxic cleaning solution: squeeze the juice of one lemon into a small bowl. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022 If there's still some residual tarnish, repeat the poultice treatment. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022 The combination of bright copper with patches of tarnish is far less attractive than copper with a more even patina. Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2022 So when one journalist or outlet makes questionable choices, the tarnish can easily spread to others. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2021 His father did not know about all these eyes, all over the world, seeing the laminate wood grain of his dresser top, the cloudy tarnish on the silver cross. Sarah Braunstei, The New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2021 The sheen, easy application and no-tarnish factor contribute to a pewter-type finish. Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 20 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English ternysshen, from Middle French terniss-, stem of ternir, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tarnan to hide First Known Use Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1684, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing tarnish anti-tarnish anti-tarnish Kids Definition tarnish 1 of 2 verb tar·nish ˈtär-nish tarnished; tarnishing 1 : to make or become dull, dim, or discolored 2 : to bring disgrace or ruin The scandal tarnished his reputation. tarnish 2 of 2 noun : a surface coating formed during tarnishing tarnish verb as in to taint to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable a false accusation that nonetheless tarnished her reputation Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance taint mar spoil stain poison darken blemish touch discredit degrade blacken smear distort sully vitiate besmirch corrupt pollute discolor disgrace smudge dirty shame dishonor blur tar soil cheapen debase smirch demean cloud subvert smut besmear sink pervert demoralize lower color debauch foul abase bastardize deprave twist begrime Antonyms & Near Antonyms purify cleanse elevate magnify glorify uplift dignify ennoble enshrine hallow See More
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