speck

• 名词，指极小的斑点、小点；也指某物极小的一块或微量，数量很少但可察觉。

A noun referring to a very small spot, a tiny piece of something, or a slight but appreciable amount.

1. Tiny spot or markA2formal

   A very small spot or mark on a surface.

   小斑点

   • There was a tiny speck of dust on the lens.
   • She noticed a speck of paint on her dress.
   • The glass was clean except for a small speck.

   同义词bitcrumbdotfleckiotamitemoteparticlespot

2. A2formal

   A very small piece or particle of something.

   微粒

   • A speck of dirt got into his eye.
   • He found a speck of gold in the riverbed.
   • The table was covered in specks of sawdust.

   同义词atombitcrumbdotfleckgrainmorselmoteparticlescrap

3. Small amountB1informal

   A slight but noticeable amount of something.

   少量

   • There wasn't a speck of truth in his story.
   • She showed not a speck of remorse.
   • Add just a speck of salt to the dish.

   同义词bitcrumbdashdropgrainhintiotajotpinchscrapshredsmidgensuggestiontouchtrace

   反义词heaploadlotmasspilequantity

• 动词，指在物体表面留下或覆盖细小的斑点、污点或痕迹。

A verb meaning to mark or cover with small spots or traces.

1. Mark with specksC1formal

   To produce small spots or marks on a surface.

   使布满斑点

   • The rain specked the window with droplets.
   • Mold had specked the old bread with green spots.
   • The artist specked the canvas with tiny dots of paint.

   同义词bespeckledotfleckmottlespecklespotstipple