
rusting
词源
源自中古英语 'rusten'(动词),与古英语 'rūst'(铁锈)相关,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根 *rusta-。
noun
❶ 金属表面因氧化作用逐渐生锈的过程,表现为红褐色的铁锈覆盖物,常见于潮湿环境中的铁制品。
“The old bicycle showed signs of rusting after being left in the rain.”
(这辆旧自行车淋雨后开始出现生锈的迹象。)
“Rusting can weaken the structural integrity of metal bridges.”
(生锈会削弱金属桥梁的结构强度。)
verb
❶ 指金属因氧化作用逐渐产生锈迹的动作或状态,通常因暴露在潮湿空气中而发生。
“The nails are rusting because they were stored in a damp basement.”
(钉子正在生锈,因为它们被存放在潮湿的地下室里。)
“Without proper coating, the metal gate will start rusting within a year.”
(如果没有适当的涂层,金属大门会在一年内开始生锈。)
常见短语
prevent rusting — 采取措施阻止金属氧化生锈的过程,常见方法包括涂漆、镀层或使用防锈剂。
“Galvanization is an effective way to prevent rusting on steel pipes.”
(镀锌是防止钢管生锈的有效方法。)
rusting away — 描述金属因长期生锈而逐渐损耗或毁坏的状态,带有逐渐消失的意象。
“The old farm equipment was slowly rusting away in the field.”
(旧的农具在田里慢慢锈蚀殆尽。)