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tarnish

/ˈtɑrnɪʃ/

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to make metal dull or damage someone's reputation

使失去光泽；玷污

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Salt air can tarnish the silver fittings on the boat.
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含盐的海风会使船上的银质配件失去光泽。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɑrnɪʃ/

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