tarnish

• Существительное, обозначающее потемнение или потускнение поверхности металла, вызванное окислением или химической реакцией.

A noun referring to the discoloration or dulling of a metal surface caused by oxidation or chemical reaction.

uncountable

1. Metal discolorationB2formal

   A thin layer of discoloration or dullness that forms on the surface of metals like silver or copper due to oxidation or chemical reaction.

   Потускнение

   • The silverware had a layer of tarnish after years of storage.
   • She used a special cloth to remove the tarnish from the antique mirror.
   • The tarnish on the copper pot gave it an aged appearance.

   Synonymsdiscolorationdullnessfilmpatina

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения процесса потери блеска или потускнения, часто из-за воздействия воздуха или влаги, или в переносном смысле для нанесения ущерба репутации.

A verb used to indicate the process of losing luster or becoming dull, often due to exposure to air or moisture, or metaphorically to damage one's reputation.

1. To lose or cause to lose lusterB2formal

   To become dull, discolored, or stained, especially due to exposure to air or moisture.

   Тускнеть

   • The silverware began to tarnish after being left out.
   • Exposure to salt air can tarnish metal quickly.
   • She polished the jewelry to remove the tarnish.

   Synonymsbluntdeadendimdiscolordullfadestain

   Antonymsbrightenbuffpolishshine

2. To damage or spoilB2formal

   To harm the good reputation or quality of something.

   Запятнать

   • The scandal tarnished his public image.
   • Her honesty was never tarnished by the rumors.
   • The company's reputation was tarnished by the data breach.

   Synonymsbesmirchblemishblightdisgracemarsmirchsoilstainsullytaint

   Antonymsenhanceglorifyhonorimprove