colour, dye, paint, stain

名詞 stain:

1. a soiled or discolored appearance
   同義詞：discoloration, discolouration
2. (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
3. the state of being covered with unclean things
   同義詞：dirt, filth, grime, soil, grease, grunge
4. a symbol of disgrace or infamy--Genesis
   同義詞：mark, stigma, brand
5. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
   同義詞：blot, smear, smirch, spot

動詞 stain:

1. color with a liquid dye or tint
2. produce or leave stains
3. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
   同義詞：tarnish, maculate, sully, defile
4. color for microscopic study

1. How much stain should I buy for the table?
   給這張桌子上色，我得買多少顏料？
2. I can't get these coffee stains out of the carpet.
   我弄不掉地毯上的咖啡污跡。
3. The little boy stained his fingers with ink.
   小男孩的手指讓墨水給染臟了。
4. Such a man is a stain to humanity.
   這種人是人類的恥辱。
5. He stained the family honor.
   他玷污了家族的榮譽(yù)。