dinge

• 指污垢、烟灰或煤灰造成的污渍、变色或变暗。

A noun referring to a discoloration or stain caused by dirtiness or grime.

1. Discoloration due to dirtinessC1informalamerican

   A mark or stain that makes a surface look dirty or discolored.

   污渍

   • The old book had a dinge on its cover from years of dust.
   • He tried to scrub the dinge off the white tablecloth.
   • The walls had a slight dinge from smoke and grime.

   同义词dinginessdiscolorationgrimesmudgestaintarnish

• 古旧动词，指发出低沉而响亮的鸣响，类似钟声，或以沉闷的响声敲击某物。

An obsolete verb meaning to make a dull, ringing sound like a bell, or to strike with a dull sound.

1. Make a dent or impression inB2informal

   To create a small hollow or depression in a surface, typically by impact or pressure.

   使凹陷

   • He accidentally dinge the car door with his shopping cart.
   • The heavy box dinged the wooden floor.
   • She tried to avoid dinging the new table with her keys.

   同义词dentdingdintindent

2. Make dingyC1informal

   To cause something to become dull, dirty, or discolored.

   使变暗淡

   • The smoke from the fireplace dinged the white walls.
   • Years of neglect had dinged the once-bright curtains.
   • The constant rain dinged the paint on the old shed.

   同义词befoulbegrimedirtydiscolordullsmudgesoilstainsullytarnish

   反义词brightencleanpolishpurifywhiten