taint
UK/teint/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A trace of contamination, corruption, or disgrace that spoils something.
污点，污染，耻辱
v.
To contaminate, corrupt, or spoil something; to damage someone's reputation.
污染，使腐败；玷污（名誉）
Root Breakdown
Loanwordtaintother
=taint
Common Collocations
- 1.taint of corruption腐败的污点
- 2.leave a taint留下污点
- 3.moral taint道德污点
- 4.[taint of scandal]丑闻的阴影
Example Sentences
- 1.
The scandal left a permanent taint on his once-respected reputation.
- 2.
There was a taint of corruption running through the entire organization.
- 3.
The taint of racism in the hiring process was difficult to ignore.