The Open Dictionary

spot

noun

UK/spɒt/
US/spɑːt/

Definitions of spot noun

mark(标记)

  1. B1Countable(可数名词)

    A small area of color, typically round, that is a different shade or tone from the surrounding surface.

    点；斑点

    • There was a small grease spot on his tie.

      他的领带上有一个小油渍。

    • She noticed a small stain spot on her shirt.

      她注意到她的衬衫上有一个小污渍。

    • There are a few coffee spots on this tablecloth.

      这块桌布上有一些咖啡渍。

  2. B1Countable(可数名词)

    One of many dots or marks that together form a pattern.

    构成图案的众多点或斑点之一。

    • She wore a dress with red spots.

      她穿了一件有红色斑点的连衣裙。

    • The dog has black spots on its body.

      这只狗的身上有黑色斑点。

    • The leopard is known for its distinctive spots.

      豹以其独特的斑点闻名。

blemish(瑕疵)

  1. B2Countable(可数名词)

    A raised, temporary circle on the skin, often pale red; a pimple or blemish.

    痘痘；青春痘

    • He developed some spots on his face.

      他的脸上长了一些痘痘。

    • She often had spots during her teenage years.

      她在青少年时期经常长痘痘。

    • This cream helps reduce spots on the skin.

      这种面霜有助于减少皮肤上的痘痘。

amount(数量)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A small quantity or amount of something.

    少量；一点点。

    • Please give me a spot of sugar.

      请给我一点糖。

    • We had a spot of tea after a busy day.

      我们在忙碌一天后喝了一点茶。

    • He needs a spot of help to complete the project.

      他需要一点帮助来完成这个项目。

location(地点)

  1. B2Countable(可数名词)

    A specific location or place.

    某个特定的地点或场所。

    • There is a nice spot for a picnic in the park.

      公园里有个适合野餐的好地方。

    • I found a good spot to read quietly.

      我找到了一个安静阅读的好地方。

    • That spot on the beach is perfect for watching the sunset.

      海滩上的那个地方非常适合看日落。

show(表演)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A designated time slot in a show for a specific performer.

    （演出中）表演时段

    • The comedian has a regular ten-minute spot on the show.

      这位喜剧演员在节目中有一个固定的十分钟表演时间。

    • The singer's spot is scheduled for the middle of the show.

      歌手的表演时间安排在节目的中间部分。

    • We secured a spot on the TV show to promote our product.

      我们在电视节目上争取到了一个时间来推广我们的产品。

Phrases of spot noun

  • on the spot

    At the exact location where an event is currently taking place or has recently occurred.

    在现场

    • The fire department arrived on the spot immediately after receiving the report.

    消防部门接到报告后立即赶到现场。

verb

UK/spɒt/
US/spɑːt/

Definitions of spot verb

notice(注意到)

  1. B2Transitive(及物动词)

    To notice or recognize someone or something, often because you are actively looking.

    看到；注意到

    • I spotted him walking into the coffee shop.

      我看到他走进咖啡店。

    • She spotted her long-lost friend in the crowd.

      她在人群中发现了失散已久的朋友。

    • I spotted a small leak in my car's tire.

      我发现我的汽车轮胎有个小漏气。

weather(天气)

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To rain lightly, with only a few drops.

    下小雨；零星小雨

    • It is starting to spot with rain.

      开始下起小雨了。

    • I felt it spot with rain.

      我感觉到开始下小雨了。

    • The forecast said it would spot with rain this morning.

      预报说今天早上会下小雨。

Phrases of spot verb

  • well spotted

    An expression used to commend someone for noticing something that is not immediately obvious.

    好眼力

    • "Look, there seems to be a crack in the wall over there." "Yes, well spotted!"

    「看，那边的墙上似乎有裂缝。」「没错，观察真仔细！」

Idioms

  • put someone on the spot

    To put someone in a difficult or embarrassing situation, especially by forcing them to answer a difficult question or make an important decision immediately.

    使（某人）难堪

    • He was put on the spot when asked about the unfinished project during the meeting.

    他在会议上被问到未完成的项目时，陷入了尴尬的境地。