Definition of the word tainted

Definition of the word tainted

Pronunciation of vocabulary tainted

taintedadjective
bị nhiễm độc
/ˈteɪntɪd//ˈteɪntɪd/

Origin of the word tainted

The word "tainted" originates from the Old French word "taint," meaning "spot, stain, blemish." This itself comes from the Latin word "tincta," meaning "dyed, stained." The concept of being "tainted" thus originally referred to something being physically marked or stained. Over time, the meaning shifted to include metaphorical contamination, signifying something being corrupted or compromised.

Vocabulary summary tainted

type noun

meaning corruption, perversion, ruin, depravity

example greed tainted his mind: greed corrupted his mind

meaning stain, blemish, blemish, filth

example fish taints quickly

meaning traces of genetic disease; hereditary evil; signs of infection

example tainted meat: rotten meat

type transitive verb

meaning corrupt, pervert, ruin

example greed tainted his mind: greed corrupted his mind

meaning to pollute, to defile, to dirty

example fish taints quickly

meaning to rot, to spoil (food...)

example tainted meat: rotten meat

Example of vocabulary taintednamespace

dirty or no longer pure; no longer pleasant or safe to eat, drink or use

bẩn hoặc không còn tinh khiết; không còn dễ chịu hoặc an toàn để ăn, uống hoặc sử dụng

tainted drinking water
nước uống bị nhiễm độc
The water supply in the area was found to be tainted with lead, making it unsafe for consumption.
Nguồn nước cung cấp trong khu vực được phát hiện bị nhiễm chì, không an toàn để sử dụng.
The wine had a distinctly tainted flavor, indicating that it had gone bad.
Rượu có mùi vị đặc trưng, cho thấy rượu đã hỏng.
The medicine he took was tainted with a dangerous, unlisted ingredient that caused a severe allergic reaction.
Loại thuốc anh ấy uống có chứa một thành phần nguy hiểm, không được liệt kê trong danh mục, gây ra phản ứng dị ứng nghiêm trọng.
The air was tainted with a foul odor coming from the chemical plant down the street.
Không khí bị ô nhiễm bởi mùi hôi thối bốc ra từ nhà máy hóa chất ở cuối phố.