单词	luster
释义	lusterlus‧ter /ˈlʌstə $ -ər/ noun [singular, uncountable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINluster Origin: 1500-1600 French lustre, from Old Italian lustro, from Latin lustrare ‘to brighten’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Beverly Hills has not lost its luster. Wax is sprayed on the apples to give them more luster. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS As hospitals employ fewer registered nurses, nursing is losing some of its luster as a profession. But more recently his results seems to have lost some of their luster. Colds, flu or any ailment that diminishes vocal stamina and luster are potentially disastrous. However, for Mr Hamlin, the Richmond bonds lost their luster in the repricing. Manufacturers are responding with blended traditional lines with subtle hits of luxury and luster. She stayed there till she married, adding her luster to the address. The grueling events of this century should long ago have stripped the luster from those two impostors. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► lose · But more recently his results seems to have lost some of their luster.· However, for Mr Hamlin, the Richmond bonds lost their luster in the repricing.· As hospitals employ fewer registered nurses, nursing is losing some of its luster as a profession.· Without adequate funds to reply on television, White said, Morales could lose some of his luster with voters.· Second-term presidents historically lose their luster and energy by year six, and their party loses seats in Congress. the American spelling of lustre
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