to taint
01
污染, 感染
to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism
Transitive: to taint sth
例子
The outbreak taints the water supply with harmful bacteria.
疫情用有害细菌污染了供水。
Raw meat can taint other foods in the refrigerator with pathogens.
生肉可能会用病原体污染冰箱里的其他食物。
02
玷污, 污染
to influence something with a harmful or negative quality
Transitive: to taint sth
例子
The scandal tainted his reputation forever.
丑闻永远玷污了他的声誉。
The rumors tainted her view of the whole situation.
谣言玷污了她对整个情况的看法。
Taint
01
污染, 污点
the state of being contaminated
