spot

• 名词，指与周围区域在颜色或质地上不同的小块圆形或不规则形状的斑点，也可指某个特定的地点或位置。

A noun referring to a small, round, or irregular mark or area that is different in color or texture from its surroundings.

1. Small mark or stainA2formal

   A small, often round, mark or stain on a surface.

   斑点

   • There was a dark spot on the white carpet.
   • She tried to remove the coffee spot from her shirt.
   • The painting had a small spot of paint on the corner.

   同义词blemishblotblotchdotfleckmarkpatchsmudgespeckstain

2. Location or placeA2formal

   A particular place or area.

   地点

   • This is a nice spot for a picnic.
   • He found a quiet spot to read his book.
   • The accident happened at the exact same spot.

   同义词arealocalelocationplacepointpositionscenesettingsitevenue

3. Pimple or blemish on skinA2informal

   A small, raised mark on the skin, often caused by acne.

   痘痘

   • She woke up with a spot on her chin.
   • Teenagers often get spots on their faces.
   • He used cream to treat the spots on his back.

   同义词blackheadblemishblotchmarkpimplepustulewhiteheadzit

4. Part of a show or eventB1informal

   A short segment or position in a schedule, performance, or broadcast.

   环节

   • She got a spot on the evening news.
   • The band played a five-minute spot at the festival.
   • He has a regular spot on the radio show.

   同义词actappearancebitnumbersegmentslotturn

• 动词，表示发现、注意到或认出某人或某物，常指突然或在困难情况下察觉。

A verb used to indicate the act of seeing, noticing, or recognizing someone or something, often suddenly or with difficulty.

1. A2formal

   To see or notice someone or something, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so.

   发现

   • I spotted a deer in the forest.
   • She spotted her friend in the crowd.
   • He spotted the mistake immediately.

   同义词descrydetectdiscernespyglimpsenoticeobserveseespy

   反义词disregardignoremissoverlook

2. B1formal

   To recognize or identify someone or something as being particular or special.

   辨认出

   • The teacher spotted the student's talent for music.
   • Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
   • The detective spotted the clue that solved the case.

   同义词detectdiscerndistinguishidentifymake outnoticeperceivepick outrecognize

   反义词ignoremislaymissoverlook

3. B1formal

   To make a mark or stain on a surface.

   弄脏

   • The red wine spotted the white tablecloth.
   • Oil spots the driveway after the car leaks.
   • The rain spotted the window glass.

   同义词blemishblotmarksmudgespecklesplotchstaintaint