stainless
gb/stˈeɪnləs/ us/stˈeɪnləs/
A2
Engleză
~ 4000
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
A2
property
1
Not marked by stains or rust
Not changing color or getting marks, especially for metal that does not rust.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is stainless
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stainless' with 'clean', but 'stainless' refers to the property of resisting stains, not the current state of cleanliness.
Sinonime
rustproof (Emphasizes resistance to rust rather than general staining.)
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spotless (Focuses on complete cleanliness, not material property.)
Antonime
rusty (Describes metal that has oxidized and deteriorated.)
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stained (Describes something marked or discolored.)
Colocații
stainless steel
|stainless surface
|stainless blade
|stainless cookware
Teme
materials
|manufacturing
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The kitchen sink is made of stainless steel.
- These knives have stainless blades that last for years.
- She bought a set of stainless pots for her new apartment.
- The railing is stainless, so it can be used outdoors without worry.
- Stainless materials are popular in modern appliances.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This spoon is stainless.
- The pan is stainless steel.
- I use a stainless knife.
- The table has a stainless top.
- My watch is stainless.
adjective
literary
B2
property
2
Morally perfect or untainted
Having no bad actions or bad reputation; morally perfect.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is stainless
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse this meaning in everyday conversation, where simpler words like 'good' or 'honest' are more natural.
Sinonime
blameless (Focuses on being free from blame.)
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pure (Broader term for moral or physical purity.)
Antonime
dishonorable (Lacking moral integrity or honor.)
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corrupt (Morally compromised or dishonest.)
Colocații
stainless reputation
|stainless honor
|stainless character
Teme
morality
|literature
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- He was remembered as a leader of stainless character.
- Her stainless reputation was admired by all who knew her.
- The knight was praised for his stainless honor.
- In the story, the hero remains stainless despite many temptations.
- They spoke of her as a stainless example for the community.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He has a stainless name in the town.
- The king was stainless in all his actions.
- She is known for her stainless life.
- The hero stayed stainless in the story.
- People respect his stainless honor.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
stainless
IPA
GB/stˈeɪnləs/
US/stˈeɪnləs/
Silabe și accent
stain - less (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (stain)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: stainless
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
stain
noun A2
Related words
stained
adjective
Expresii
stainless steel
1/stˈeɪnləs stˈil/
fixed phrase
Rust-resistant steel alloy
A type of strong metal that does not easily rust or stain.
Exemple
- The kitchen counters are made from stainless steel.
- Stainless steel appliances are easy to clean.