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luster

/luhs-ter/US // ˈlʌs tər //

光泽,光泽度,光彩,光彩夺目

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin.
    • : a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss.
    • : radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance.
    • : radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory: achievements that add luster to one's name.
    • : a shining object, especially one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament.
    • : a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants.
    • : any natural or synthetic fabric with a lustrous finish.
    • : Also called metallic luster. an iridescent metallic film produced on the surface of a ceramic glaze.
    • : Mineralogy. the nature of a mineral surface with respect to its reflective qualities: greasy luster.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to finish with a luster or gloss.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to be or become lustrous.

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Examples

  • Not the riding of course—that part never loses its luster—but everything that comes with it.

  • Many experts say that the Siberian tundra has lost its luster since its Ice Age heyday.

  • Though in-game is the oldest, it’s lost a bit of luster, while esports and creator content have experienced hockey-stick growth numbers.

  • When you’ve spent more time than money hunting for them, nice things earn a unique luster.

  • Yet when our speedster pauses for just a moment, the luster of The Flash fades.

  • He has already developed a hair product that enhances the luster of red hair and has plans for more products.

  • Palin arrived at CPAC with her once-blinding luster seriously dimmed.

  • Needless to say, the gallows humor that is a hallmark of my former profession has lost much of its luster.

  • Luster says he believed his antiques and other possessions would be sold, with the proceeds going to his two young children.

  • The brilliance of his wife, and her most fascinating colloquial powers, also reflected much luster upon his name.

  • She never dimmed the luster of sanctifying grace which beautified her soul by actual sin.

  • The rigidity of her metallic eyes and their insupportable luster made him shudder, especially when the animal walked towards him.

  • Articles of brass, copper and bronze may be given a bright luster by dipping them into a solution composed of 50 oz.

  • A fine luster can be given to zinc by rubbing it with kerosene or a weak solution of sulphuric acid.