soiling

• 名词，指弄脏、污染某物的行为或过程。

A noun referring to the act or process of making something dirty or stained.

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1. Act of making dirtyB2formal

   The process or act of making something unclean or stained.

   弄脏

   • The soiling of the white carpet was an accident.
   • Regular cleaning prevents the soiling of upholstery.
   • The soiling of the evidence compromised the investigation.

   同义词contaminationdefilementdirtyingstaining

   反义词cleaningpurificationwashing

• 动词，指弄脏某物或使某物变脏，通常是用泥土、烟灰或其他物质污染。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something dirty, or to become dirty, often with mud, grime, or other substances.

1. Make dirtyB1formal

   To make something dirty, especially with mud, dirt, or waste.

   弄脏

   • The children soiled their clothes while playing in the garden.
   • He accidentally soiled the carpet with red wine.
   • The dog soiled the floor after coming in from the rain.

   同义词befoulbesmirchcontaminatedirtymuddypollutesmudgestainsullytarnish

   反义词cleanpurifywash

2. Damage reputationB2formal

   To spoil or damage someone's reputation or honor.

   玷污名誉

   • The scandal soiled his reputation in the community.
   • False accusations can soil a person's good name.
   • She refused to soil her integrity by lying.

   同义词besmirchblackendefamedisgracedishonorsmearstainsullytainttarnish

   反义词dignifyelevateexaltglorifyhonorrespectuphold