n.污点，玷污，污染，腐坏
vt.污染，使腐坏，玷污，败坏(名声)

原形：taint第三人称单数：taints复数：taints过去式：tainted过去分词：tainted现在分词：tainting

The scandal left an indelible taint on his reputation.
这次丑闻给他的名誉留下了不可磨灭的污点。
Even the smallest hint of corruption can taint a politician's career.
即便是轻微的腐败迹象也可能玷污一位政治家的职业生涯。
The river was tainted by industrial waste, making the water unsuitable for drinking.
工业废物污染了河流，导致水质不适合饮用。
Her achievement was tainted by allegations of cheating.
她的成就因作弊的指控而蒙上阴影。
The meat had a strange odor, suggesting it might be tainted.
肉有一种奇怪的味道，表明它可能已经变质。
His memories of childhood were tainted with sadness.
他对童年的回忆充满了悲伤。
The report suggests that the entire department has been tainted by inefficiency.
报告指出，整个部门都因效率低下而受到负面影响。
The fruit's sweetness was tainted by a bitter aftertaste.
水果的甜味被一股苦涩的余味所破坏。
The air in the city was tainted with smog.
城市的空气被烟雾污染。
His once-promising career was irreparably tainted by his involvement in the fraud case.
他原本大有可为的职业生涯因卷入欺诈案而无法挽回地受损。