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smudge

UK/smʌdʒ/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A dirty or sooty mark or smear on a surface.

污迹;污点

v.

To make a dirty mark or blur on a surface; to smear.

弄脏;使模糊

Root Breakdown

Native English
smudgeother
=smudge

Common Collocations

  • 1.smudge of ink一道墨迹
  • 2.leave a smudge留下污迹
  • 3.smudge marks污迹印记
  • 4.sooty smudge烟灰污点

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She noticed a smudge of ink on her finger after signing the document.

  • 2.

    The child left smudges all over the freshly cleaned window.

  • 3.

    A smudge of lipstick on his collar gave him away.

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