| 词汇 | spot |
| 释义 | spot (verb) spot (adjective) spot 19 ENTRIES FOUND: spot (noun) spot (verb) spot (adjective) spot-check (verb) spot-on (adjective) spotted (adjective) spotted dick (noun) spot check (noun) beauty spot (noun) black spot (noun) blind spot (noun) hot spot (noun) soft spot (noun) trouble spot (noun) warm spot (noun) bright (adjective) hit (verb) knock (verb) leopard (noun) 1 spot /ˈspɑːt/ noun plural spots 1 spot /ˈspɑːt/ noun plural spots Learner's definition of SPOT [count] 1 a : a small area of a surface that is different from other areas点；斑点 The wood still has some rough spots.这块木材仍然有些粗糙的斑点。 The chair's original paint is still visible in spots.这把椅子上原来的油漆还零星可见。 He fell through a weak spot in the ice.他从冰薄的地方掉进了冰窟窿里。 — often + on The dog is black with a white spot on its chest.这只黑狗的胸前有个白点。 There are wet spots on the floor.地板上有些水渍。 a sore spot on his hand他手上的一块痛处 He tries to cover up the bald spot on his head.他尽量将脑袋上头发脱光的地方遮盖起来。 a bruised spot on the apple苹果被擦伤的地方 — see also beauty spot, sunspot b : a small amount of a substance that is on something污迹；残留的少量物质 The tablecloth had a couple of spots.桌布上有些污迹。 There were mud spots on the back of his pants.他裤子后面有些泥点。 rust spots on the metal金属上的锈斑 — often + of a spot of grease一块油渍 There was a tiny spot of ketchup at the corner of her mouth.她嘴角上还有一小点番茄酱。 There wasn't a spot of dust anywhere.到处都一尘不染。 c : a small mark or lump on your skin, on the surface of a plant, etc.（皮肤上、植物上的）斑点，小疙瘩 I noticed some red spots on my arms.我发现手臂上出了些红点。 spots of rot on the leaf叶子上的枯斑 d British : pimple a teenager with spots on his face脸上有粉刺的青少年 2 : a particular space or area : place地方；处所 This looks like a good spot for a picnic.这似乎是个野餐的好地方。 a sunny/shady spot阳光充足的地方；阴凉处 a quiet spot by the river河边一个安静的地方 our family's favorite vacation spot我们家最喜欢的度假地点 We had trouble finding a parking spot. [=space]我们找停车位时遇到了麻烦。 The battle happened exactly on/at this spot over 150 years ago.150多年前，那场战役就发生在这个地方。 There are spots in the essay where the writer drifts from his argument.作者在这篇文章的某些地方有些跑题。 This is a good spot to stop the movie.这部影片最好在这个地方就结束。 — see also black spot, hot spot, nightspot, trouble spot, bright spot at bright 3 : a particular position in a competition, organization, program, etc.排名；位置；地位 The teams are battling for the last play-off spot.这些球队正在争夺季后赛的最后一个席位。 The band deserves a better spot in the festival's lineup.在庆典的节目表中，这支乐队的表演应当排在更好的位置才对。 The talk show has been moved to a daytime spot.这档访谈节目已改到日间时段播出。 He's trying out for a spot on the team.他在参加球队的选拔。 With such a large lead, the team is in a comfortable spot.球队得分遥遥领先，可以高枕无忧了。 4 : an appearance on a television or radio program（电视或广播中的）出场，登台 The host has several guest spots lined up tonight.节目主持人今晚安排了几个嘉宾出场。 5 : a short announcement or advertisement on television or radio（电视或广播中的）插播 advertising spots广告插播 6 : a difficult or embarrassing position or situation困难处境；逆境 — usually singular通常用单数 When the truth came out, they found themselves in an awful spot. [=fix, mess, predicament]真相大白时，他们发现自己的处境十分狼狈。 You put me in a (tight) spot.你使我陷入困境。 7 British : a small amount of something少量；一点 I had a spot of [=bit of] trouble putting the bicycle together.我组装这辆自行车时遇到点困难。 How about a spot of tennis before lunch?午饭前打一会儿网球怎么样？ a spot of lunch一点儿午饭 Just a spot of brandy, please.请给我来一点点白兰地。 They had a spot of bother with the Inland Revenue.他们在国内税收上出了点问题。 a leopard can't change its spots — see leopard hit the spot informal, of food or drink : to be very enjoyable or satisfying（食物或饮料）使人完全满意，非常可口 That dinner really hit the spot. [=I enjoyed that dinner very much]那顿饭真可口。 knock spots off British, informal : to be much better than (someone or something)远远胜过 They knock spots off the competition.他们比竞争对手强得多。 on the spot 1 : right away at the place that has been mentioned : immediately立即；当场 I offered him the job when he came for an interview, and he accepted the offer on the spot.他来面试时，我给了他这份工作，他立即接受了。 When the boss saw him stealing, he was fired on the spot.老板看见他在偷东西，当即开除了他。 2 : at the place where something is happening在现场 She was on the spot reporting on the fire soon after the alarm was sounded.警报响起后不久，她就赶到现场报道火灾情况了。 3 : in a difficult or dangerous position or situation处于困境；处于险境 The question put me on the spot.这个问题使我很为难。 4 British : in the same location without moving forward or backward在原地；不离原地 running/jogging on the spot [=(US) in place]原地跑步/慢跑 — see also blind spot, soft spot 2 spot /ˈspɑːt/ verb spots; spotted; spotting 2 spot /ˈspɑːt/ verb spots; spotted; spotting Learner's definition of SPOT [+ object] 1 not used in progressive tenses : to see or notice (someone or something that is difficult to see or find)看到；认出；注意到 She spotted a deer in the woods.她看到林中有一只鹿。 He spotted a typo.他发现了一处排印错误。 Can you spot [=recognize] the difference between the pictures?你能看出这些图画之间的区别吗？ The band's lead singer was recently spotted with a well-known actress.最近有人看到这支乐队的主唱与一个著名女演员在一起。 2 US a : to give (an opponent) a specified advantage at the beginning of a race, game, etc., in order to make a competition more even（为使比赛双方势均力敌，比赛前一方向其对手）做出让步，让分 They spotted us five points, and we still lost.他们让了我们五分，但我们还是输了。 (golf) He spotted him two strokes a hole.他每洞让他两杆。 b informal : to lend (someone) a small amount of money借给（某人）少量钱 I'm a little short of cash. Can you spot me five bucks?我现在缺点钱，你能借我五美元吗？ 3 American football : to put (the football) at the appropriate place on the field in preparation for the next play将（橄榄球）放在适当位置 The official spotted the ball at the 10-yard line.裁判将球放在10码线上。 4 : to mark (something) with spots使有斑点；使有污迹 A trail of blood spotted the snow.雪地上有一行血迹。 — usually used as (be) spotted with通常用作(be) spotted with His pants were spotted with mud. [=there were spots of mud on his pants]他裤子上有些泥点。 3 spot /ˈspɑːt/ adjective 3 spot /ˈspɑːt/ adjective Learner's definition of SPOT always used before a noun finance : relating to goods or shares that are paid for and delivered immediately instead of at a future time现货的；付现的 the difference between futures and spot commodities期货与现货的区别 the spot price of wheat/oil小麦/石油的现货价格 the spot market现货市场 spot cash [=cash paid immediately for something]即付现金 |
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