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spot

UK/spɒt/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA1

Definitions

n.

A small mark or stain on a surface; a particular place or location

斑点;污点;地点;处境

v.

To notice or identify someone or something, especially when not obvious

发现;认出;看出

adj.

Done or available immediately on the spot

当场的;现货的

Root Breakdown

Native English
spotother
=spot

Common Collocations

  • 1.on the spot当场;立刻
  • 2.tight spot困境;进退两难
  • 3.blind spot盲点
  • 4.spot check抽查;随机检查

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There was a grease spot on his shirt that wouldn't wash out.

  • 2.

    This quiet corner of the park is my favorite spot to read on sunny days.

  • 3.

    The company found itself in a tight spot after the product recall.

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