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stains

/steɪnz/

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stainnoun

stains

/steɪn/

пятно

There was a stain on the carpet.

На ковре было пятно.

краситель

The scientist used a stain to highlight the cells under the microscope.

Учёный использовал краситель, чтобы выделить клетки под микроскопом.

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stainverb

stains

stained

Past Simple

stained

Past Participle

staining

Gerund

/steɪn/

запятнать

The scandal could stain his reputation permanently.

Скандал может навсегда запятнать его репутацию.

окрашивать

They decided to stain the wood to give it a darker finish.

Они решили окрасить дерево, чтобы придать ему более темный оттенок.

пачкать

Be careful not to stain your clothes with the paint.

Будь осторожен, чтобы не пачкать одежду краской.

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stainnoun

A discoloration or spot on a surface, typically one that is difficult to remove.

The red wine left a stubborn stain on the white carpet.

A dye or pigment used to color materials, especially in biological research to highlight structures in microscopic specimens.

The scientist applied a stain to the slide to better observe the cell structures under the microscope.

A mark of disgrace or infamy; a blemish on one's reputation.

The scandal left a permanent stain on the politician's career.

A translucent pigmented solution applied to wood, concrete, or similar materials to colour and highlight the surface.

We applied a dark walnut stain to the deck to enhance the grain.

stainverb

to discolor or soil something, especially with a liquid or dye.

She accidentally stained her shirt with coffee.

to damage or tarnish the reputation or character of someone or something.

The scandal stained his reputation permanently.

to apply a stain to wood, fabric, or other materials to change its color.

He decided to stain the wooden table to give it a darker finish.