| 词汇 | etch into/on |
| 释义 | phraseetch into/on1. be etched into/on sth if a picture, pattern, or writing is etched into something made of metal, glass, or stone, it is cut into it and forms a permanent part of it: When he retired they gave him a beautiful glass bowl, with his initials etched into it. Ancient drawings were etched on the walls of the cave.2. be etched into/on sb's face literary if an expression is etched into someone's face, it is so strong and noticeable that it looks permanent: She felt sad, looking at the grey lines of weariness etched into his face.3. be etched into/on your mind/brain/memory literary to be something that you will never forget because it had such a powerful effect on you - used especially about something unpleasant: I saw scenes of violence which will be etched on my mind forever. |
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