英语词汇“spotting”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典-现代词典

spot n., v., spot•ted, spot•ting, adj.
n. [countable]

a mark made by something unwanted, such as dirt:We couldn't get the spots of grease off the dress.
Pathologya small blemish or other mark on the skin.
a small part of a surface differing from the rest in color, appearance, or character:a bald spot.
something that harms one's character or reputation;
flaw.
a place:This is the spot where the explorers landed five hundred years ago.
a position in an organization or hierarchy:an important spot in government.
[Chiefly Brit. Informal.]a small quantity:[usually singular]a spot of tea.
an awkward or difficult position:[usually singular]We're in a bit of a spot because we can't choose which party to go to.

to make a spot on (something);
stain: [no object]Ink can spot badly.[~ + object]The blood spotted his shirt.
to become spotted or stained:[no object]The clothes spotted from the rusty water.
to ruin:[~ + object]to spot someone's reputation.
to locate or identify by seeing:[~ + object]So far I haven't spotted any errors in your computer program.
to position on a particular place:[~ + object]to spot a billiard ball.
Sportto grant (an advantage) to (an opponent): [~ + object + object]He spotted his opponent a lead of fifty yards and still won the race.[~ + object + to + object]She spotted him to a lead of fifty yards and still won the race.

adj. [before a noun]

Businessmade, paid, or delivered at once:a spot sale.

Idioms

Idioms on the spot:

without delay;
at once;
instantly:He was there on the spot.
at the very place in question:This reporter is always on the spot when an important news story develops.
in a difficult or embarrassing position:She's on the spot because her car broke down and she can't get to work.

spot•less, adj.

spot n., v., spot•ted, spot•ting, adj.
n.

a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.;
a blot or speck.
something that mars one's character or reputation;
blemish;
flaw.
Pathologya small blemish, mole, or lesion on the skin or other surface.
Pathologya small, circumscribed mark caused by disease, allergic reaction, decay, etc.
a comparatively small, usually roundish, part of a surface differing from the rest in color, texture, character, etc.:a bald spot.
a place or locality:A monument marks the spot where Washington slept.
Usually, spots. places of entertainment or sightseeing interest:We went to a few spots to dance and see the floor shows.
Show BusinessSee spot announcement.
a specific position in a sequence or hierarchy:The choral group has the second spot on the program, right after the dancers. He moved up from second spot to become president of the firm.
Games[Cards.]
- one of various traditional, geometric drawings of a club, diamond, heart, or spade on a playing card for indicating suit and value.
- any playing card from a two through a ten:He drew a jack, a queen, and a three spot.
Gamesa pip, as on dice or dominoes.
Slang Termsa piece of paper money, almost always indicated as a five- or ten-dollar bill:Can you loan me a five spot until payday?
Fine ArtAlso called spot illustration. a small drawing, usually black and white, appearing within or accompanying a text.
British Terms[Chiefly Brit. Informal.]
- a small quantity of anything.
- a drink:a spot of tea.
Fisha small croaker, Leiostomus xanthurus, of the eastern coast of the U.S., used as a food fish.
Business spots, [Informal.]commodities, as grain, wool, and soybeans, sold for immediate delivery.
Economics, BusinessSee spot price.
Show Business, Informal Terms[Informal.]spotlight (def. 1).
Informal Terms hit the high spots, to deal with or include only the major points of interest:With but a limited amount of vacation time, he concentrated on hitting the high spots of Europe.
Informal Terms hit the spot, to satisfy a want or need, as to quench thirst:Iced tea hits the spot during the hot summer months.
in a (bad) spot, in an uncomfortable or dangerous predicament:The tourists found themselves in a bad spot after they lost their money in Las Vegas.
British Terms knock spots off, to outdo easily;
beat.
on the spot:
- without delay;
  at once;
  instantly.
- at the very place in question.
- in a difficult or embarrassing position.
- in a position of being expected to act or to respond in some way.

v.t.

to stain or mark with spots:The grease spotted my dress.
to remove a spot or spots from (clothing), esp. before dry cleaning.
to sully;
blemish.
to mark or diversify with spots or dots, as of color:We spotted the wall with blue paint.
to detect or recognize;
locate or identify by seeing:to spot a hiding child.
to place or position on a particular place:to spot a billiard ball.
Rail Transportto stop (a railroad car) at the exact place required.
to scatter in various places:to spot chairs here and there in the room.
Informal Termsspotlight (def. 5).
Military
- to determine (a location) precisely on either the ground or a map.
- to observe (the results of gunfire at or near a target) for the purpose of correcting aim.
Photographyto remove spots from (a negative or print) by covering with opaque color.
Sportto give or grant a certain margin or advantage to (an opponent):He spotted the tyro 12 points a game. The champion won, although spotting the challenger twenty pounds.
Sport(in gymnastics) to watch or assist (a performer) in order to prevent injury.
Slang Termsto lend:Can you spot me twenty for tonight's game?

v.i.

to make a spot;
cause a stain:Ink spots badly.
to become spotted, as some fabrics when spattered with water.
Militaryto serve or act as a spotter.

adj.

Show Business[Radio, Television.]
- pertaining to the point of origin of a local broadcast.
- broadcast between announced programs.
Businessmade, paid, delivered, etc., at once:a spot sale; spot goods.

1150–1200; (noun, nominal) Middle English spotte; cognate with Middle Dutch, Low German spot speck, Old Norse spotti bit; (verb, verbal) late Middle English spotten to stain, mark, derivative of the noun, nominal

spot′like′, adj.
spot′ta•ble, adj.

2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged taint, stigma.
6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged locale, site, situation.
26.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stain, taint, stigmatize, soil, tarnish.
27.See corresponding entry in Unabridged speckle.

spot, +v.t.

Slang Termsto lend:Can you spot me twenty for tonight's game?

spot /spɒt/ n

a small mark on a surface, such as a circular patch or stain, differing in colour or texture from its surroundings
a geographical area that is restricted in extent: a beauty spot
a location: this is the exact spot on which he died
a blemish of the skin, esp a pimple or one occurring through some disease
a blemish on the character of a person; moral flaw
informal a place of entertainment
informal chiefly Brit a small quantity or amount: a spot of lunch
informal an awkward situation: that puts me in a bit of a spot
a short period between regular television or radio programmes that is used for advertising
a position or length of time in a show assigned to a specific performer
short for spotlight
(in billiards) the player using this ball
one of several small black dots on a table that mark where a ball is to be placed
(modifier) denoting or relating to goods, currencies, or securities available for immediate delivery and payment: spot goods
See also spot price
involving immediate cash payment: spot sales
change one's spots ⇒ (used mainly in negative constructions) to reform one's character
high spot ⇒ an outstanding event: the high spot of the holiday was the visit to the winery
knock spots off ⇒ to outstrip or outdo with ease
on the spot ⇒ immediately
at the place in question
in the best possible position to deal with a situation
in an awkward predicament
without moving from the place of one's location, etc
(as modifier): our on-the-spot reporter
soft spot ⇒ a special sympathetic affection or weakness for a person or thing
tight spot ⇒ a serious, difficult, or dangerous situation
weak spot ⇒ some aspect of a character or situation that is susceptible to criticism
a flaw in a person's knowledge: classics is my weak spot

vb (spots, spotting, spotted)

(transitive) to observe or perceive suddenly, esp under difficult circumstances; discern
to put stains or spots upon (something)
(intransitive) (of some fabrics) to be susceptible to spotting by or as if by water: silk spots easily
(transitive) to place here and there: they spotted observers along the border
to look out for and note (trains, talent, etc)
(intransitive) to rain slightly; spit
(transitive) to place (a ball) on one of the spots

Etymology: 12th Century (in the sense: moral blemish): of German origin; compare Middle Dutch spotte, Old Norse spotti

单词	spotting
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 spot /spɑt/USA pronunciation n., v., spot•ted, spot•ting, adj. n. [countable] a mark made by something unwanted, such as dirt:We couldn't get the spots of grease off the dress. Pathologya small blemish or other mark on the skin. a small part of a surface differing from the rest in color, appearance, or character:a bald spot. something that harms one's character or reputation; flaw. a place:This is the spot where the explorers landed five hundred years ago. a position in an organization or hierarchy:an important spot in government. [Chiefly Brit. Informal.]a small quantity:[usually singular]a spot of tea. an awkward or difficult position:[usually singular]We're in a bit of a spot because we can't choose which party to go to. v. to make a spot on (something); stain: [no object]Ink can spot badly.[~ + object]The blood spotted his shirt. to become spotted or stained:[no object]The clothes spotted from the rusty water. to ruin:[~ + object]to spot someone's reputation. to locate or identify by seeing:[~ + object]So far I haven't spotted any errors in your computer program. to position on a particular place:[~ + object]to spot a billiard ball. Sportto grant (an advantage) to (an opponent): [~ + object + object]He spotted his opponent a lead of fifty yards and still won the race.[~ + object + to + object]She spotted him to a lead of fifty yards and still won the race. adj. [before a noun] Businessmade, paid, or delivered at once:a spot sale. Idioms Idioms on the spot: without delay; at once; instantly:He was there on the spot. at the very place in question:This reporter is always on the spot when an important news story develops. in a difficult or embarrassing position:She's on the spot because her car broke down and she can't get to work. spot•less, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 spot (spot),USA pronunciation n., v., spot•ted, spot•ting, adj. n. a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck. something that mars one's character or reputation; blemish; flaw. Pathologya small blemish, mole, or lesion on the skin or other surface. Pathologya small, circumscribed mark caused by disease, allergic reaction, decay, etc. a comparatively small, usually roundish, part of a surface differing from the rest in color, texture, character, etc.:a bald spot. a place or locality:A monument marks the spot where Washington slept. Usually, spots. places of entertainment or sightseeing interest:We went to a few spots to dance and see the floor shows. Show BusinessSee spot announcement. a specific position in a sequence or hierarchy:The choral group has the second spot on the program, right after the dancers. He moved up from second spot to become president of the firm. Games[Cards.] one of various traditional, geometric drawings of a club, diamond, heart, or spade on a playing card for indicating suit and value. any playing card from a two through a ten:He drew a jack, a queen, and a three spot. Gamesa pip, as on dice or dominoes. Slang Termsa piece of paper money, almost always indicated as a five- or ten-dollar bill:Can you loan me a five spot until payday? Fine ArtAlso called spot illustration. a small drawing, usually black and white, appearing within or accompanying a text. British Terms[Chiefly Brit. Informal.] a small quantity of anything. a drink:a spot of tea. Fisha small croaker, Leiostomus xanthurus, of the eastern coast of the U.S., used as a food fish. Business spots, [Informal.]commodities, as grain, wool, and soybeans, sold for immediate delivery. Economics, BusinessSee spot price. Show Business, Informal Terms[Informal.]spotlight (def. 1). Informal Terms hit the high spots, to deal with or include only the major points of interest:With but a limited amount of vacation time, he concentrated on hitting the high spots of Europe. Informal Terms hit the spot, to satisfy a want or need, as to quench thirst:Iced tea hits the spot during the hot summer months. in a (bad) spot, in an uncomfortable or dangerous predicament:The tourists found themselves in a bad spot after they lost their money in Las Vegas. British Terms knock spots off, to outdo easily; beat. on the spot: without delay; at once; instantly. at the very place in question. in a difficult or embarrassing position. in a position of being expected to act or to respond in some way. v.t. to stain or mark with spots:The grease spotted my dress. to remove a spot or spots from (clothing), esp. before dry cleaning. to sully; blemish. to mark or diversify with spots or dots, as of color:We spotted the wall with blue paint. to detect or recognize; locate or identify by seeing:to spot a hiding child. to place or position on a particular place:to spot a billiard ball. Rail Transportto stop (a railroad car) at the exact place required. to scatter in various places:to spot chairs here and there in the room. Informal Termsspotlight (def. 5). Military to determine (a location) precisely on either the ground or a map. to observe (the results of gunfire at or near a target) for the purpose of correcting aim. Photographyto remove spots from (a negative or print) by covering with opaque color. Sportto give or grant a certain margin or advantage to (an opponent):He spotted the tyro 12 points a game. The champion won, although spotting the challenger twenty pounds. Sport(in gymnastics) to watch or assist (a performer) in order to prevent injury. Slang Termsto lend:Can you spot me twenty for tonight's game? v.i. to make a spot; cause a stain:Ink spots badly. to become spotted, as some fabrics when spattered with water. Militaryto serve or act as a spotter. adj. Show Business[Radio, Television.] pertaining to the point of origin of a local broadcast. broadcast between announced programs. Businessmade, paid, delivered, etc., at once:a spot sale; spot goods. 1150–1200; (noun, nominal) Middle English spotte; cognate with Middle Dutch, Low German spot speck, Old Norse spotti bit; (verb, verbal) late Middle English spotten to stain, mark, derivative of the noun, nominal spot′like′, adj. spot′ta•ble, adj. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged taint, stigma. 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged locale, site, situation. 26.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stain, taint, stigmatize, soil, tarnish. 27.See corresponding entry in Unabridged speckle. spot, +v.t. Slang Termsto lend:Can you spot me twenty for tonight's game? Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: spot /spɒt/ n a small mark on a surface, such as a circular patch or stain, differing in colour or texture from its surroundings a geographical area that is restricted in extent: a beauty spot a location: this is the exact spot on which he died a blemish of the skin, esp a pimple or one occurring through some disease a blemish on the character of a person; moral flaw informal a place of entertainment informal chiefly Brit a small quantity or amount: a spot of lunch informal an awkward situation: that puts me in a bit of a spot a short period between regular television or radio programmes that is used for advertising a position or length of time in a show assigned to a specific performer short for spotlight (in billiards) the player using this ball one of several small black dots on a table that mark where a ball is to be placed (modifier) denoting or relating to goods, currencies, or securities available for immediate delivery and payment: spot goods See also spot price involving immediate cash payment: spot sales change one's spots ⇒ (used mainly in negative constructions) to reform one's character high spot ⇒ an outstanding event: the high spot of the holiday was the visit to the winery knock spots off ⇒ to outstrip or outdo with ease on the spot ⇒ immediately at the place in question in the best possible position to deal with a situation in an awkward predicament without moving from the place of one's location, etc (as modifier): our on-the-spot reporter soft spot ⇒ a special sympathetic affection or weakness for a person or thing tight spot ⇒ a serious, difficult, or dangerous situation weak spot ⇒ some aspect of a character or situation that is susceptible to criticism a flaw in a person's knowledge: classics is my weak spot vb (spots, spotting, spotted) (transitive) to observe or perceive suddenly, esp under difficult circumstances; discern to put stains or spots upon (something) (intransitive) (of some fabrics) to be susceptible to spotting by or as if by water: silk spots easily (transitive) to place here and there: they spotted observers along the border to look out for and note (trains, talent, etc) (intransitive) to rain slightly; spit (transitive) to place (a ball) on one of the spots Etymology: 12th Century (in the sense: moral blemish): of German origin; compare Middle Dutch spotte, Old Norse spotti
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