1. | [t][i] 蚀刻,凿出(玻璃、金属等上的文字或图画)to cut lines into a piece of glass, metal, etc. in order to make words or a picture |
a glass tankard with his initials etched on it 刻有他姓名首字母的玻璃大酒杯 | |
a glass tankard etched with his initials 刻有他姓名首字母的玻璃大酒杯 |
2. | [t][usupass] (脸上)流露出if a feeling isetched on sb's face, or sb's face isetched with a feeling, that feeling can be seen very clearly |
Tiredness was etched on his face. 从他的脸上可以看出他疲惫不堪。 | |
His face was etched with tiredness. 从他的脸上可以看出他疲惫不堪。 |
3. | [t][usupass] ~ sth (+ adv./prep.) 铭刻;画出…的轮廓to make a strong clear mark or pattern on sth |
a mountain etched(= having a clear outline) against the sky 在天空映衬下轮廓清晰的山 |