プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
さび【×錆・×銹】
〔金属表面の酸化物〕rust;〔青銅器の古さび〕(a) patina
さびが付く
gather rust/become rusty/rust ⇒さびる(錆びる)
さびをこすり落とす
rub off the rust
身から出た錆
((諺)) Having made one's bed, one must lie on it./You'll just have to stew in your own juice./You've only yourself to thank for this mess.
錆色
reddish brown
錆止め
〔方法〕rust prevention;〔さび止め剤〕a rust preventive, anti-rust paint
さび止め(を)する proof ((a thing)) against rust;《米》 rustproof ((a thing))
さび止めをした
rustproof/rust-resistant
この銀器にはさび止めがしてある
This silverware has been treated with a tarnish preventive.