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spot
19 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural spots
plural spots
Learner's definition of SPOT
[count]
1
a : a small area of a surface that is different from other areas点；斑点 — often + on — see also beauty spot, sunspot
- The wood still has some rough spots.这块木材仍然有些粗糙的斑点。
- The chair's original paint is still visible in spots.这把椅子上原来的油漆还零星可见。
- He fell through a weak spot in the ice.他从冰薄的地方掉进了冰窟窿里。
- The dog is black with a white spot on its chest.这只黑狗的胸前有个白点。
- There are wet spots on the floor.地板上有些水渍。
- a sore spot on his hand他手上的一块痛处
- He tries to cover up the bald spot on his head.他尽量将脑袋上头发脱光的地方遮盖起来。
- a bruised spot on the apple苹果被擦伤的地方
b : a small amount of a substance that is on something污迹；残留的少量物质 — often + of
- The tablecloth had a couple of spots.桌布上有些污迹。
- There were mud spots on the back of his pants.他裤子后面有些泥点。
- rust spots on the metal金属上的锈斑
- a spot of grease一块油渍
- There was a tiny spot of ketchup at the corner of her mouth.她嘴角上还有一小点番茄酱。
- There wasn't a spot of dust anywhere.到处都一尘不染。
c : a small mark or lump on your skin, on the surface of a plant, etc.（皮肤上、植物上的）斑点，小疙瘩
- I noticed some red spots on my arms.我发现手臂上出了些红点。
- spots of rot on the leaf叶子上的枯斑
2
: a particular space or area : place地方；处所 — see also black spot, hot spot, nightspot, trouble spot, bright spot at bright
- This looks like a good spot for a picnic.这似乎是个野餐的好地方。
- a sunny/shady spot阳光充足的地方；阴凉处
- a quiet spot by the river河边一个安静的地方
- our family's favorite vacation spot我们家最喜欢的度假地点
- We had trouble finding a parking spot. [=space]我们找停车位时遇到了麻烦。
- The battle happened exactly on/at this spot over 150 years ago.*150多年前，那场战役就发生在这个地方。
- There are spots in the essay where the writer drifts from his argument.作者在这篇文章的某些地方有些跑题。
- This is a good spot to stop the movie.这部影片最好在这个地方就结束。
3
: a particular position in a competition, organization, program, etc.排名；位置；地位
- The teams are battling for the last play-off spot.这些球队正在争夺季后赛的最后一个席位。
- The band deserves a better spot in the festival's lineup.在庆典的节目表中，这支乐队的表演应当排在更好的位置才对。
- The talk show has been moved to a daytime spot.这档访谈节目已改到日间时段播出。
- He's trying out for a spot on the team.他在参加球队的选拔。
- With such a large lead, the team is in a comfortable spot.球队得分遥遥领先，可以高枕无忧了。
4
: an appearance on a television or radio program（电视或广播中的）出场，登台
- The host has several guest spots lined up tonight.节目主持人今晚安排了几个嘉宾出场。
5
: a short announcement or advertisement on television or radio（电视或广播中的）插播
- advertising spots广告插播
6
: a difficult or embarrassing position or situation困难处境；逆境 — usually singular通常用单数
- When the truth came out, they found themselves in an awful spot. [=fix, mess, predicament]真相大白时，他们发现自己的处境十分狼狈。
- You put me in a (tight) spot.你使我陷入困境。
7
British : a small amount of something少量；一点
- I had a spot of [=bit of] trouble putting the bicycle together.我组装这辆自行车时遇到点困难。
- How about a spot of tennis before lunch?午饭前打一会儿网球怎么样？
- a spot of lunch一点儿午饭
- Just a spot of brandy, please.请给我来一点点白兰地。
- They had a spot of bother with the Inland Revenue.他们在国内税收上出了点问题。
a leopard can't change its spots
hit the spot
informal, of food or drink : to be very enjoyable or satisfying（食物或饮料）使人完全满意，非常可口
- That dinner really hit the spot. [=I enjoyed that dinner very much]那顿饭真可口。
knock spots off
British, informal : to be much better than (someone or something)远远胜过
- They knock spots off the competition.他们比竞争对手强得多。
on the spot
1
: right away at the place that has been mentioned : immediately立即；当场
- I offered him the job when he came for an interview, and he accepted the offer on the spot.他来面试时，我给了他这份工作，他立即接受了。
- When the boss saw him stealing, he was fired on the spot.老板看见他在偷东西，当即开除了他。
2
: at the place where something is happening在现场
- She was on the spot reporting on the fire soon after the alarm was sounded.警报响起后不久，她就赶到现场报道火灾情况了。
3
: in a difficult or dangerous position or situation处于困境；处于险境
- The question put me on the spot.这个问题使我很为难。
4
British : in the same location without moving forward or backward在原地；不离原地
- running/jogging on the spot [=(US) in place]原地跑步/慢跑
— see also blind spot, soft spot
2 spot /ˈspɑːt/ verb
spots; spotted; spotting
2 spot
/ˈspɑːt/
verb
spots; spotted; spotting
Learner's definition of SPOT
[+ object]
1
not used in progressive tenses : to see or notice (someone or something that is difficult to see or find)看到；认出；注意到
- She spotted a deer in the woods.她看到林中有一只鹿。
- He spotted a typo.他发现了一处排印错误。
- Can you spot [=recognize] the difference between the pictures?你能看出这些图画之间的区别吗？
- The band's lead singer was recently spotted with a well-known actress.最近有人看到这支乐队的主唱与一个著名女演员在一起。
2
US
a : to give (an opponent) a specified advantage at the beginning of a race, game, etc., in order to make a competition more even（为使比赛双方势均力敌，比赛前一方向其对手）做出让步，让分
- They spotted us five points, and we still lost.他们让了我们五分，但我们还是输了。
- (golf) He spotted him two strokes a hole.他每洞让他两杆。
b informal : to lend (someone) a small amount of money借给（某人）少量钱
- I'm a little short of cash. Can you spot me five bucks?我现在缺点钱，你能借我五美元吗？
3
American football : to put (the football) at the appropriate place on the field in preparation for the next play将（橄榄球）放在适当位置
- The official spotted the ball at the 10-yard line.裁判将球放在10码线上。
4
: to mark (something) with spots使有斑点；使有污迹 — usually used as (be) spotted with通常用作(be) spotted with
- A trail of blood spotted the snow.雪地上有一行血迹。
- His pants were spotted with mud. [=there were spots of mud on his pants]他裤子上有些泥点。
3 spot /ˈspɑːt/ adjective
3 spot
/ˈspɑːt/
adjective
Learner's definition of SPOT
always used before a noun finance
: relating to goods or shares that are paid for and delivered immediately instead of at a future time现货的；付现的
- the difference between futures and spot commodities期货与现货的区别
- the spot price of wheat/oil小麦/石油的现货价格
- the spot market现货市场
- spot cash [=cash paid immediately for something]即付现金
2
a
: a small area visibly different (as in color, finish, or material) from the surrounding area
c
: a conventionalized design used on playing cards to distinguish the suits and indicate values
6
plural usually spot : a small croaker (Leiostomus xanthurus) of the Atlantic coast with a black spot behind the opercula
spotted; spotting
7
a
: to give a specified advantage to (an opponent) : to allow as a handicap (see handicap entry 1 sense 1b)
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun The wood still has some rough spots. The chair's original paint is still visible in spots. He fell through a weak spot in the ice. The tablecloth had a couple of spots. There were mud spots on the back of his pants. rust spots on the metal I noticed some red spots on my arms. spots of rot on the leaf a teenager with spots on his face This looks like a good spot for a picnic. Verb She spotted a deer in the woods. The band's lead singer was recently spotted with a well-known actress. They spotted us five points, and we still lost. I'm a little short of cash. Can you spot me five bucks? The official spotted the ball at the 10-yard line. Adjective the difference between futures and spot commodities the spot price of wheat See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Candidates are encouraged to apply ahead of time and schedule a phone interview but can also walk-in to any store location between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the event for an on the spot interview. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 The news broke Wednesday night as Fox News and Martha’s Vineyard news organizations reported the surprise charter flights that dumped at least 50 migrants on the popular island vacation spot for the well-heeled. Ana Ceballos And David Ovalle, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 Tomorrow night: Take advantage of the calm evening with readings in the 70s and find an outdoor spot to enjoy. David Streit, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 That allowed the company, which typically sells under contracts, to sell into the spot market in Europe, where prices have surged this year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 As the ads grew more expensive (a 30-second Super Bowl spot cost $324,000 in 1982, $6.5 million this year), so did the Ad Meter's influence. USA Today, 15 Sep. 2022 The Lions have been looking for more production out of their interior defensive line, and specifically the spot next to the 325-pound McNeill. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2022 Beecher is a natural center, a spot new coach Jim Montgomery is expected to fill with Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Charlie Coyle, and Tomas Nosek. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 15 Sep. 2022 The country road leading to the town cuts through deep woods, so visitors may spot some roaming cows and sheep en route. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The daytime show, created by Barbara Walters, has excelled with its heavy focus on politics in recent years, and has become a go-to spot on the campaign trail. Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 3 Aug. 2022 In its nearly 21 years in operation, Main Street’s Tea By Two has become the go-to spot for generations of Harford County women, and a few men, to celebrate milestones and the joy of being together, particularly as the pandemic eases. Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2022 This iconic Third Ward restaurant is the local go-to spot for chicken and waffles. Anna Mazurek, Chron, 25 Mar. 2022 The Palm Beach outpost in the Royal Poinciana Plaza is a go-to spot for social fixture Aerin Lauder, who designed the lighting for the space and has a boutique on Via Mizner. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 5 Feb. 2022 During the last several months the arcade has become the go-to spot for video game enthusiasts in the region. Madison Bateman, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 19 Jan. 2022 Always, Ahern added, her sense of purpose and timing were spot-on. George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 Eric Weiner, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 In retrospect, some spot minor flaws that now loom larger: Blanca’s father brought home scores of women and barked at her to mind her business. Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 16 June 2022 The result has been a spot shortage spiral as nurses quit to travel, creating additional need for travel nurses to fill open positions. Ryan Craig, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 It is paved and offers state-of-the-art keycode entry that allows the site to keep track of who enters and leaves and provide information to multi-spot clients looking to track one of their vehicles. Carrie Napoleon, chicagotribune.com, 28 Apr. 2021 The biggest factor in the Mavs’ multi-spot improvement: winning more games in clutch time. Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2020 As you spot squirrels in your backyard, keep track of them to earn badges. Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2020 The unit body is steel and features continuous welds, not spot welds. Michael Jordan, Car and Driver, 21 Apr. 2020 Images of the violence that broke out at that spot 55 years ago helped build support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner, 1 Mar. 2020 See More
Noun
The spot premieres on Sept. 15, just in time for the start of Latin Heritage Month, which will last until mid-October. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Candidates are encouraged to apply ahead of time and schedule a phone interview but can also walk-in to any store location between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the event for an on the spot interview. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 The news broke Wednesday night as Fox News and Martha’s Vineyard news organizations reported the surprise charter flights that dumped at least 50 migrants on the popular island vacation spot for the well-heeled. Ana Ceballos And David Ovalle, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 Tomorrow night: Take advantage of the calm evening with readings in the 70s and find an outdoor spot to enjoy. David Streit, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 That allowed the company, which typically sells under contracts, to sell into the spot market in Europe, where prices have surged this year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 As the ads grew more expensive (a 30-second Super Bowl spot cost $324,000 in 1982, $6.5 million this year), so did the Ad Meter's influence. USA Today, 15 Sep. 2022 The Lions have been looking for more production out of their interior defensive line, and specifically the spot next to the 325-pound McNeill. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2022 Beecher is a natural center, a spot new coach Jim Montgomery is expected to fill with Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Charlie Coyle, and Tomas Nosek. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Verb
While at Hoover, Brown could spot when Reichard was locked in. Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 15 Sep. 2022 The country road leading to the town cuts through deep woods, so visitors may spot some roaming cows and sheep en route. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The daytime show, created by Barbara Walters, has excelled with its heavy focus on politics in recent years, and has become a go-to spot on the campaign trail. Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 3 Aug. 2022 In its nearly 21 years in operation, Main Street’s Tea By Two has become the go-to spot for generations of Harford County women, and a few men, to celebrate milestones and the joy of being together, particularly as the pandemic eases. Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2022 This iconic Third Ward restaurant is the local go-to spot for chicken and waffles. Anna Mazurek, Chron, 25 Mar. 2022 The Palm Beach outpost in the Royal Poinciana Plaza is a go-to spot for social fixture Aerin Lauder, who designed the lighting for the space and has a boutique on Via Mizner. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 5 Feb. 2022 During the last several months the arcade has become the go-to spot for video game enthusiasts in the region. Madison Bateman, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 19 Jan. 2022 Always, Ahern added, her sense of purpose and timing were spot-on. George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 Adjective
Some of Buchwald’s satires were so spot on they were mistaken for truth. Eric Weiner, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 In retrospect, some spot minor flaws that now loom larger: Blanca’s father brought home scores of women and barked at her to mind her business. Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 16 June 2022 The result has been a spot shortage spiral as nurses quit to travel, creating additional need for travel nurses to fill open positions. Ryan Craig, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 It is paved and offers state-of-the-art keycode entry that allows the site to keep track of who enters and leaves and provide information to multi-spot clients looking to track one of their vehicles. Carrie Napoleon, chicagotribune.com, 28 Apr. 2021 The biggest factor in the Mavs’ multi-spot improvement: winning more games in clutch time. Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2020 As you spot squirrels in your backyard, keep track of them to earn badges. Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2020 The unit body is steel and features continuous welds, not spot welds. Michael Jordan, Car and Driver, 21 Apr. 2020 Images of the violence that broke out at that spot 55 years ago helped build support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner, 1 Mar. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English; akin to Middle Dutch spotte stain, speck, Old Norse spotti small piece
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b(2)
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Adjective
1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1b
Time Traveler
The first known use of spot was before the 12th century Phrases Containing spot
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