luster
UK/'lʌstә/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
A soft glow or sheen reflected from a surface; brilliance or splendor
光泽,光辉,荣耀
v.
To shine or gleam; to give a sheen to something
发光,使有光泽
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedluststem
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=luster
Common Collocations
- 1.[shine/sheen/glow] luster[光泽/闪光/光辉]
- 2.lose luster失去光彩
- 3.luster [of/on][的]光辉
Example Sentences
- 1.
The pearl had a soft, lustrous luster.
- 2.
The scandal removed all luster from his reputation.