| 单词 | spot |
| 释义 | spot —spot /spɒt/ aep /spɑːt/ noun [C] (CIRCLE) B1 a small, usually round area of colour that is differently coloured or lighter or darker than the surface around it: » He had a spot of grease on his tie.Thesaurus+: ↑Dirt and untidinessB1 one of many spots, that form a pattern: » I wore that skirt with the green spots.Thesaurus+: ↑Patterns and shapesB2 UK a raised, pale red circle on the skin that is temporary: » Teenagers often suffer a lot from spots.Thesaurus+: ↑Skin complaints and blemishesF0 MAINLY UK a small amount: » I felt a few spots of rain.» Shall we stop for a spot of lunch?» I'm having a spot of bother (= some trouble) with one of my back teeth.Thesaurus+: ↑Words meaning small pieces and amountsWord Builder:–Nouns: spot–Adjectives: spotted, spotless, spotty–Verbs: spot–Adverbs: spotlessly• • • Extra Examples:» He wore a grey tie with pink spots.» There was a spot of food on his shirt.» Her back erupted in small red spots.» There are still a few stray spots of paint on the window pane.» I felt a few spots of rain so I put my umbrella up.noun [C] (PART OF A SHOW) ► F0 a short length of time in a show that is given to a particular performer: » She's doing a regular five-minute spot on his show.Thesaurus+: ↑Spectacles and performancesnoun [C] (PLACE) B2 a particular place: » This looks like a nice spot for a picnic.Thesaurus+: ↑Places and locations , ↑Unpleasant placeson the spotF0 at the place where an event is happening or has recently happened: » The police were called and they were on the spot within three minutes.Thesaurus+: ↑General location and orientationC2 immediately: » You can be sacked on the spot for stealing.Thesaurus+: ↑Immediately• • • Extra Examples:» These plants need a sunny spot with good drainage.» We found a sheltered spot to have our picnic.» I found a sequestered spot at the bottom of the garden and lay down with my book.» I found a nice spot for a bit of sun-bathing.» Where shall we settle? This looks like a good spot.verb (-tt-) (SEE) ↑Verb Endings for spot B2 [T] to see or notice someone or something, usually because you are looking hard: » I've just spotted Malcolm - he's over there, near the entrance.» If you spot any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil.» [+ -ing verb] The police spotted him driving a stolen car.» [+ question word] I soon spotted what was wrong with the printer.» [+ that] The policewoman spotted that I hadn't got my seat belt on and signalled me to stop.Thesaurus+: ↑Using the eyes , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lenses , ↑The eye and surrounding area , ↑Perceptivewell spotted UKF0 used to praise someone who has noticed something: » "I've just seen your glasses - they're under the table." "Ah, well spotted!"Thesaurus+: ↑Using the eyes , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lenses , ↑The eye and surrounding area , ↑PerceptiveWord Builder:–Nouns: spot–Adjectives: spotted, spotless, spotty–Verbs: spot–Adverbs: spotlessly• • • Extra Examples:» A girl answering the description of the missing teenager was spotted in Hull.» He was driving at 120 mph when the police spotted him.» The thieves were spotted by a postman out on his rounds .» Scott leapted to the rescue when he spotted the youngster in difficulty.» They were spotted cavorting beside the swimming pool.verb [I] (-tt-) UK (RAIN) ↑Verb Endings for spot ► F0 If someone says it's spotting (with rain), they mean that a few drops of rain are falling.Thesaurus+: ↑RainWord Builder:–Nouns: spot–Adjectives: spotted, spotless, spotty–Verbs: spot–Adverbs: spotlessly |
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