etch

1. V-T If a line or pattern is etched into a surface, it is cut into the surface by means of acid or a sharp tool. You can also say that a surface is etched with a line or pattern. 蚀刻; 凿刻

Crosses were etched into the walls. 十字架被凿刻在了墙上。

Windows are etched with the vehicle identification number. 窗户被凿刻上了车辆识别号码。

2. V-T PASSIVE If something is etched on your memory, you remember it very clearly, usually because it has some special importance for you. 铭刻 (在记忆中)[文学性]

The ugly scene in the study was still etched on her mind. 书房中丑陋的一幕仍然铭刻在她的脑海中。