Stain Remove Liquid Stained Sth Difficult Mark Steɪn
This flashcard defines "stain" as both a noun referring to a difficult-to-remove mark (a stain/blemish) and a verb meaning to mark something or cause discoloration.
[N-COUNT 可数名词]污迹；污渍 A stain is a mark on something that is difficult to remove.
[oft supp N]
Remove stains by soaking in a mild solution of bleach.
用温和的漂白剂浸泡以去除污迹。
...a black stain.
黑色污迹
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[VERB 动词]在…上留下污迹；玷污；染污 If a liquid stains something, the thing becomes coloured or marked by the liquid.
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Some foods can stain the teeth, as of course can smoking.
某些食物会在牙齿上留下污渍，吸烟当然也会。
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His clothing was stained with mud.
他的衣服沾上了泥。
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...ink-stained fingers.
染上墨水的手指
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stain/steɪn; NAmEsteɪn/
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stainstainsstainedstainingverb1[transitive , intransitive ]to leave a mark that is difficult to remove on sth; to be marked in this way （被）玷污；留下污渍stain(sth) (with sth) ◆I hope it doesn't stain the carpet.希望它别把地毯弄脏。◆This carpet stains easily.这块地毯不耐脏。stainsth + adj. ◆The juice from the berries stained their fingers red.浆果汁把他们的手指染成了红色。2[transitive ]to change the colour of sth using a coloured liquid 给…染色（或着色）stainsth ◆to stain wood给木料上色◆Stain the specimen before looking at it under the microscope.先把标本染色，再放到显微镜下观察。stainsth + adj. ◆They stained the floors dark brown.他们把地板涂成了深棕色。3[transitive ]stainsth ( formal) to damage the opinion that people have of sth 玷污，败坏（名声）◆The events had stained the city's reputation unfairly.这些事件使该市背上了不应有的恶名。noun1[countable ]a dirty mark on sth, that is difficult to remove 污点；污渍◆a blood/a coffee/an ink, etc. stain血迹、咖啡渍、墨痕等◆stubborn stains(= that are very difficult to remove)顽固的污渍◆How can I get this stain out?我怎么才能把这点污渍除去？◆The carpet has been treated so that it is stain-resistant(= it does not stain easily).这地毯已经过处理，不易挂污。☞synonyms at
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2[uncountable , countable ]a liquid used for changing the colour of wood or cloth 染色剂；着色剂3[singular ]a stainon sth ( formal) something that damages a person's reputation, so that people think badly of them （名声上的）污点stain/steɪn; NAmEsteɪn/
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1[intransitive, transitive] to accidentally make a mark on something, especially one that cannot be removed, or to be marked in this way: Be careful you don’t stain the carpet. This tablecloth stains very easily. Her fingers were stained yellow from years of smoking.stain with a cowboy hat stained with dust and sweat2[transitive] to change the colour of something, especially something made of wood, by using a special liquid → dye: We’ve decided to stain the shelves blue.3stain somebody’s name/honour/reputation etc literary to damage the good opinion that people have about someone
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1[countable] a mark that is difficult to remove, especially one made by a liquid such as blood, coffee, or inkstain on There was a dark red stain on the carpet.remove/get rid of a stain White vinegar is great for removing stains.wine/coffee/blood etc stain How do you get wine stains out of a tablecloth?stubborn stains (=ones that are very difficult to remove)► see thesaurus at
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2[countable, uncountable] a special liquid that you use to change the colour of something, especially wood → dye3stain on somebody’s character/name/reputation etc something that damages the good opinion that people have about someoneCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + staina wine/coffee/blood etc stain· How can I get coffee stains out of a cotton tablecloth?a red/brown/dark etc stain· There was a brown stain on the bedroom ceiling.a stubborn stain (=one that is hard to remove)· Lighter fuel can be used to remove more stubborn stains.verbsremove a stain (also shift a stain informal)· He was trying to remove a stain from his jacket.· Fruit juice stains can be hard to shift.get a stain out (also get rid of a stain) (=remove it)· You’ll never get that stain out.get a stain on something· She didn’t want to get a stain on her new dress.something leaves a stain· She wiped the soup off her blouse, but it left a stain.a stain spreads· A dark stain spread over the grey carpet.stain + NOUNstain remover (=a special liquid for removing stains)stain removal· Here are a few quick tips for stain removal.