Spot
01
斑点, 标记
a small usually round mark that has a different color or texture from the surface it is on
例子
There was a dark spot on the carpet where the spilled coffee had dried.
地毯上有一块深色的污渍，那是洒出的咖啡干涸的地方。
The leopard's coat was covered in distinctive spots that helped it blend into its environment.
豹子的皮毛上覆盖着独特的斑点，帮助它融入环境。
02
地点, 位置
a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region
例子
The hikers stopped at a scenic spot on the trail.
徒步旅行者在小径上的一个风景优美的地点停了下来。
Police found the suspect at the exact spot described by witnesses.
警方在目击者描述的准确地点找到了嫌疑人。
03
痘痘, 斑点
a small red raised mark on the skin, often on the face
例子
He had a spot on his cheek before the party.
他在派对前脸颊上有一个斑点。
Teenage acne often causes spots on the face.
青春痘常常在脸上引起痘痘。
04
时段, 片段
a segment of a radio or television program assigned to a performer, topic, or advertisement
例子
The comedian had a ten-minute spot on the evening show.
这位喜剧演员在晚间节目中有一个十分钟的插播。
The station ran a short advertising spot during the news.
该电台在新闻期间播放了一个简短的广告插播。
05
污点, 污渍
a small mark or blemish on a surface, including dirt, stain, or smear
例子
There was a spot of ink on the table.
桌子上有一个墨水的污点。
He wiped a spot of dirt off his shirt.
他擦掉了衬衫上的一点污渍。
06
显著特征, 值得注意的特点
an outstanding characteristic or notable feature of a person, thing, or situation
例子
His generosity is his best spot.
他的慷慨是他最好的特点。
One spot of the project stood out for its creativity.
项目中的一个亮点因其创意而脱颖而出。
07
栏目, 版块
a short section, illustration, or advertisement within a magazine, radio, or TV program
例子
The magazine includes a spot for local events.
该杂志包括一个用于本地活动的栏目。
A TV spot promoted the new movie.
一个广告电视推广了这部新电影。
08
职位, 位置
a position, job, or role within an organization
例子
He secured a spot in the management team.
他在管理团队中获得了一个职位。
The orchestra offered her a spot as first violinist.
管弦乐队为她提供了一个第一小提琴手的职位。
09
地点, 场所
a place of business or establishment, especially for entertainment or leisure
例子
They went to a new spot downtown for dinner.
他们去了市中心的一个新地点吃晚餐。
The jazz spot was crowded on Saturday night.
周六晚上，爵士场所很拥挤。
10
污点, 耻辱
an act or incident that brings discredit or dishonor
例子
His mistake left a spot on his reputation.
他的错误给他的声誉留下了一个污点。
The scandal put a spot on the company's image.
丑闻给公司的形象蒙上了污点。
11
聚光灯, 射灯
a lamp producing a strong, focused beam of light, often used to illuminate a performer or area on stage
例子
The actor stepped into the spot on the stage.
演员踏上了舞台上的聚光灯。
A bright spot illuminated the singer during the solo.
聚光灯在独唱期间照亮了歌手。
12
点, 有点的牌
a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
13
点, 标记
a mark on a die or playing card indicating value
例子
The die has six spots.
骰子有六个点。
She counted the spots on the playing card.
她数了扑克牌上的斑点。
14
滴, 少许
a small quantity or portion of something, usually liquid
例子
He added a spot of milk to his coffee.
他在咖啡里加了 一点 牛奶。
There was a spot of water on the counter.
柜台上有一点水。
15
轻微的病发, 小危机
a slight attack of illness
to spot
01
发现, 注意到
to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so
Transitive: to spot sb/sth
例子
The hiker could spot the rare bird perched high in the trees.
徒步旅行者可以发现栖息在高树上的稀有鸟类。
The detective managed to spot the suspect in the crowded market.
侦探设法在拥挤的市场中发现了嫌疑人。
02
标记, 弄脏
to mark something with small spots or marks to make it easy to recognize
Transitive: to spot sth
例子
She spotted the suitcase with a bright sticker to recognize it easily.
她用明亮的贴纸标记了手提箱，以便容易识别。
He spotted the tree with a small red tag for future reference.
他用一个小红标签标记了那棵树以备将来参考。
03
弄脏, 出现斑点
to develop marks or stains, often in the form of small, irregular patches
Intransitive
例子
The leaves of the plant began to spot as the weather turned cooler.
随着天气变凉，植物的叶子开始出现斑点。
The wall will spot if you do n't clean up the paint spill soon.
如果你不尽快清理油漆溢出，墙壁会弄脏。
04
弄脏, 标记
to put a small mark or stain onto something
Transitive: to spot sth
例子
He spotted the paper with ink while writing too quickly.
他写得太快，用墨水弄脏了纸。
I did n't mean to spot the tablecloth with the sauce, but it happened.
我本不想用酱汁弄脏桌布，但事情还是发生了。
05
玷污, 败坏
to damage or tarnish someone's reputation or moral integrity
Transitive: to spot a person or their moral qualities
例子
His actions in the scandal completely spotted his reputation.
他在丑闻中的行为完全玷污了他的声誉。
One bad decision can spot a person ’s character for a long time.
06
辅助, 监护
to assist someone during a heavy lift, especially to ensure safety in exercises like the bench press
Slang例子
Can you spot me on this bench press?
你能在这个卧推中辅助我吗？
He always asks a friend to spot him when lifting heavy.
他举重时总是请朋友保护他。
