Definitions
n. a dirty or coloured mark that is difficult to remove
污渍；污点
v. to leave a lasting mark or colour on something
弄脏；染色
n. a substance used to colour wood or biological samples
染色剂
Example
There is a coffee stain on your white shirt.
你的白衬衫上有一块咖啡渍。
Manufacturers are developing fabrics that resist stains, potentially reducing the water and energy required for washing.
制造商正在开发防污面料，这有望减少洗涤所需的水和能源。
Collocations
- remove a stain
- a coffee stain
- wood stain
- stain-resistant fabric
Word family
- stained (adj.)
- stainless (adj.)
- staining (n.)
Usage tip
污渍用stain；普通颜色不叫stain，染色剂则可以。
FAQ
- What does stain mean?
- a dirty or coloured mark that is difficult to remove to leave a lasting mark or colour on something a substance used to colour wood or biological samples
- How is stain pronounced?
- UK /steɪn/, US /steɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
