| 单词 | luster |
| 释义 | luster luster1 —lusterless, adj. /lus"teuhr/, n. 1. the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin. 2. a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss. 3. radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance. 4. radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory: achievements that add luster to one's name. 5. a shining object, esp. one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament. 6. a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants. 7. any natural or synthetic fabric with a lustrous finish. 8. Also called metallic luster. an iridescent metallic film produced on the surface of a ceramic glaze. 9. Mineral. the nature of a mineral surface with respect to its reflective qualities: greasy luster. v.t. 10. to finish (fur, cloth, pottery, etc.) with a luster or gloss. v.i. 11. to be or become lustrous. Also, esp. Brit., lustre. [1515-25; < MF lustre < It lustro, deriv. of lustrare to polish, purify < L lustrare to purify ceremonially, deriv. of lustrum LUSTRUM] Syn. 1. See polish. Ant. 1. dullness. luster2 /lus"teuhr/, n. lustrum (def. 1). Also, esp. Brit., lustre. [1375-1425; late ME lustre < L lustrum. See LUSTRUM] luster3 /lus"teuhr/, n. a person who lusts: a luster after power. [1585-95; LUST + -ER1] |
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