stain
Pronunciación: [steɪn]
Palabra
Contexto: «cleanliness»
(noun) a mark or spot that you can see on something, usually something that should be clean. For example, if you spill juice on your shirt and it leaves a dark spot, that's a stain.
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She noticed a small stain on her dress but it was easy to wash out.
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There was no stain on the tablecloth after the meal, so it looked perfect.
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What kind of stain is that on your carpet?
Contexto: «cleanliness»
(verb) to make something dirty or to leave a mark on it. If you drop paint on the floor, you stain it because it leaves a mark.
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He didn't mean to stain his shirt while painting, but it happened.
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She was so careful that she did not stain the white sofa at all.
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How can I clean the stain I've made on the wall?
Contexto: «emotion»
(verb) to affect something in a negative way. This can be feelings or experiences. For example, if something bad happens, it might stain your happy memory.
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The wonderful trip was not stained by a little rain.
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The unfortunate accident stained their celebration.
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Can one bad experience stain a good memory?
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