LEARNit Dictionary

stain

verb
1
to leave a mark that is difficult to remove on something; to be marked in this way
لکه کردن, لکه زدن, کثیف کردن
2
to change the colour of something using a coloured liquid
رنگ کردن, رنگ‌آمیزی کردن, رنگ دادن
to stain wood
Stain the specimen before looking at it under the microscope.
They stained the floors dark brown.
The floors had been stained dark brown.
3
to damage the opinion that people have of something
بدنام کردن, ننگ آوردن, خراشیدن شهرت, خدشه وارد کردن
The events had stained the city's reputation unfairly.
noun
1
a dirty mark on something, that is difficult to remove
لکه
2
a liquid used for changing the colour of wood or cloth
مایع رنگی, محلول رنگی
wood stain
Apply two coats of white stain.
3
something that damages a person’s reputation, so that people think badly of them
لکه ننگ, بدنامی, بی‌آبرویی, رسوایی, ننگ
He left the court without a stain on his character.
The scandal left a dark stain on his reputation.