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stains
/steɪnz/
This word carries a strong sense of permanence and unwanted alteration. It describes a failure of cleanliness where a substance has bonded with a material, creating a visual scar that disrupts the purity of a surface.
In a social or moral sense, it describes a lasting damage to a reputation or a legacy. This figurative use suggests a smudge on one's honor that cannot be easily erased, evoking a feeling of shame or indelible guilt.
Countable when referring to individual spots on a garment. Uncountable when referring to the general presence of discoloration on a surface.
Ý nghĩa
Ví dụ
These coffee stains on the carpet are impossible to get out.
I hope these grass stains come out in the wash.
The detective noticed small blood stains on the sleeve of the jacket.
Oh no, I have red wine stains all over my white shirt.
The old wooden table was covered in dark water stains.
Does this detergent actually remove tough oil stains?
The white tablecloth was ruined by several grease stains from the dinner.
I can see ink stains on your fingers from that leaking pen.
Cụm từ kết hợp
stubborn stains
Noun collocation: marks that are extremely difficult to remove
permanent stains
Noun collocation: marks that cannot be removed by any standard cleaning method
remove stains
Verb collocation: to eliminate a spot or blotch from a surface
leave stains
Verb collocation: to cause a mark to remain on a surface
prevent stains
Verb collocation: to take action so that a surface does not become marked
Applying a protective sealant to the countertop helps prevent stains.
Thành ngữ & Tục ngữ
Từ nguyên
Derived from the Old French word estaindre, meaning to color or dye, which traces back to the Latin stem tingere, meaning to dip or soak in a liquid. The term evolved from describing the intentional application of color to fabrics to describing the accidental and unwanted discoloration of a surface.