maculate
UK/'mækjuleit/US
GREB2
Definitions
v.
To spot, stain, or make impure
使有斑点；使污染
adj.
Marked with spots or blotches; morally impure or defiled
有斑点的；有污点的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmaculateother
=maculate
Common Collocations
- 1.maculate [by/with][通过...]玷污
- 2.[maculate/stain/soil][玷污/污渍/脏]
Example Sentences
- 1.
The stain began to maculate the white cloth.
- 2.
Scandal threatened to maculate his reputation.