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blot

/blɒt/

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noun

B2formalcommon/blɒt/

A noun referring to a stain or mark made by a liquid, or an action that damages someone's reputation or honor.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее пятно или след от жидкости, а также действие, которое вредит чьей-либо репутации или чести.esSustantivo que designa una mancha o marca de líquido, así como una acción que daña la reputación o el honor de alguien.frNom désignant une tache ou une marque laissée par un liquide, ainsi qu'une action qui nuit à la réputation ou à l'honneur de quelqu'un.deSubstantiv, das einen Fleck oder eine Spur von Flüssigkeit bezeichnet, sowie eine Handlung, die jemandes Ruf oder Ehre schädigt.ptSubstantivo que designa uma mancha ou marca deixada por líquido, bem como um ato que prejudica a reputação ou a honra de alguém.zh名词,指液体留下的污渍或痕迹,也指损害某人名誉或诚信的行为。arاسم يدل على بقعة أو أثر يتركه سائل على سطح ما، كما يدل على وصمة أو عار يلحق بسمعة الشخص أو شرفه.

  1. Stain or spot B1 formal

    A mark or stain, typically made by a liquid such as ink or dirt.

    • There was a large ink blot on the paper.
    • She tried to remove the blot from her shirt.
    • The blot on the carpet was impossible to clean.

    ruПятноesManchafrtachedeFleckptManchazh污渍arلطخة

    Synonyms: blemishblotchdiscolorationmarksmearsmudgesplotchspotstain

    Antonyms: cleanlinesspurity

  2. Disgrace or dishonor B2 formal

    An action or event that damages someone's reputation or brings shame.

    • The scandal was a blot on his otherwise clean record.
    • His betrayal was a blot on the family name.
    • The incident left a blot on the company's reputation.

    ruПятноesMancha, deshonrafrtache (au sens moral)deSchandfleckptManchazh污点arوصمة عار

    Synonyms: blemishdisgraceshameslursmirchspotstainstigmasullytarnish

    Antonyms: creditdistinctiongloryhonorpride

  • blots plural form
  • blots' possessive plural form
  • blot's possessive singular form

verb

B2formalcommon/blɒt/

A verb used to indicate the act of drying or removing liquid, especially ink, by absorbing it with a soft material, or to spoil or blemish something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по высушиванию или удалению жидкости, особенно чернил, путем впитывания мягким материалом, или для обозначения порчи или загрязнения чего-либо.esVerbo que significa secar o absorber un líquido, especialmente tinta, con un material suave, o también manchar o ensuciar algo con gotas o salpicaduras.frVerbe désignant l'action de sécher ou d'absorber un liquide, notamment de l'encre, en le tamponnant avec un matériau doux, ou de tacher ou souiller quelque chose.deVerb, das das Trocknen oder Entfernen von Flüssigkeit, besonders Tinte, durch Aufsaugen mit weichem Material bezeichnet, oder das Beschmutzen bzw. Verunreinigen von etwas.ptVerbo usado para secar ou remover líquido, especialmente tinta, absorvendo-o com um material macio, ou para manchar ou sujar algo.zh动词,指用柔软的材料吸干或擦去液体(尤指墨水),也指弄脏、玷污某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تجفيف أو إزالة سائل، وخاصة الحبر، بواسطة مادة ماصة، أو للدلالة على تلطيخ شيء أو تلويثه.

  1. Dry with blotting paper B2 formal

    To absorb or dry a liquid, especially ink, using a soft absorbent paper.

    • She carefully blotted the ink on the letter with blotting paper.
    • He blotted the wet paint to remove the excess.
    • The artist blotted the watercolor to create a soft effect.

    ruПромокнутьesSecar con papel secantefrSécher avec un buvarddeTrocknen mit LöschpapierptSecar com papel mata-borrãozh吸干arتجفيف بالورق النشاف

    Synonyms: absorbdrysoak upsop upsponge

  2. Make a spot or mark B1 formal

    To create a stain, spot, or mark on a surface, often accidentally.

    • He blotted his shirt with coffee during the meeting.
    • The ink blotted the paper, ruining the document.
    • She blotted the tablecloth with red wine.

    ruПоставить пятноesMancharfrTacherdeEinen Fleck machenptFazer uma manchazh弄脏arأحدث بقعة

    Synonyms: blemishdiscolormarksmearsmudgesplotchspotstainsully

    Antonyms: cleanclearpurify

  • blotted past participle
  • blotted past simple
  • blotting present participle
  • blots third person singular

Phrasal variants: blot out