| 释义 |
dis·color
I. \də̇s, (ˈ)dis+\ verb
Etymology: Middle English discolouren, from Middle French descoulourer, descolorer, from Late Latin discolorari to change color, from Latin discolor of another color, from dis- dis- (I) + color — more at color
transitive verb
1. : to alter the hue or color of : tarnish
< a long row of discolored frame houses >
: change to a different color : stain, tinge
< discolored the water, changing it to a dull red >
2. : to change the intellectual or moral complexion or appearance of especially for the worse
< discoloring the luster of a glorious name >
3. : to deprive of color or coloring : dull, fade, streak
< a dress discolored by the sun >
intransitive verb
: to change color : stain, fade
< it will not discolor or stain if given reasonable care >
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English discolour, from discolouren, v.
archaic : change of color especially for the worse : stain
III. adjective
Etymology: Latin, of another color, variegated
: of two or more colors : variegated |