flyspeck
UK/'flaispek/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A tiny dark spot left by a fly; anything very small or insignificant
蝇粪留下的小黑点；微不足道的小事
v.
To inspect in minute detail; to nitpick
仔细检查；吹毛求疵
Root Breakdown
Native Englishflyspeckother
=flyspeck
Example Sentences
- 1.
The flyspeck on the window was barely visible to the naked eye.
- 2.
He considered her criticism a mere flyspeck compared to his achievements.