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源自中古英语 'stain'(污点) + 后缀 '-less'(无),字面意为“无污点的”。
❶ 指材料或表面不会生锈或变色,通常用于描述金属如不锈钢,具有抗腐蚀的特性。
“The kitchen sink is made of stainless steel.”
(厨房水槽是用不锈钢制成的。)
“Stainless cutlery is easy to clean and maintain.”
(不锈钢餐具易于清洁和保养。)
❶ 比喻人或行为纯洁无瑕,没有污点或不良记录。
“He has a stainless reputation in the community.”
(他在社区中有着无可挑剔的声誉。)
“Her stainless record made her the perfect candidate.”
(她清白的记录使她成为完美的候选人。)
stainless steel — 不锈钢,一种抗腐蚀的合金,常用于厨具、建筑和医疗设备。
“The new bridge is built with stainless steel to prevent rust.”
(新桥采用不锈钢建造以防锈蚀。)