spotted

• 形容某物表面布满斑点或小点；也用于形容动物身上有斑点的毛皮或花纹。

Describes something marked with spots or dots; also used to describe an animal with a spotted coat.

1. Marked with spotsA2formal

   Having a pattern of small round marks or dots on a surface.

   有斑点的

   • The spotted dog ran across the field.
   • She wore a spotted dress to the party.
   • The leopard is known for its spotted coat.

   同义词dappleddottedfleckedfreckledmottledspeckledstippled

   反义词plainsoliduniformunspotted

2. Seen or noticedB1informal

   Observed or noticed, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

   被发现的

   • I spotted a rare bird in the garden this morning.
   • He was spotted leaving the building late at night.
   • The police spotted the suspect near the station.

   同义词detectednoticedobservedperceivedsighted

   反义词concealedhiddenignoredmissedoverlookedunnoticedunseen

• 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