blacken
動詞
UK/ˈblæk.ᵊn/
US/ˈblæk.ᵊn/
定義 blacken 動詞
color(顏色)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)Usually passive(通常被動)
To make or become black, often due to the presence of dirt, smoke, or burning.
使變黑；使成黑色
The fire blackened the entire exterior of the building.
大火使整棟建築的外牆變黑。
Uncleaned silverware will blacken over time.
未清潔的銀器會隨著時間變黑。
The smoke from the exhaust blackened the walls.
排氣管冒出的煙使牆壁變黑。
片語 blacken 動詞
- blacken someone's name/image/reputation
To damage someone's reputation, image, or standing.
損害某人的名聲（形象、聲譽等）。
• The company's scandal severely blackened the reputation of the industry.
公司的醜聞嚴重損害了整個行業的聲譽。