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spot

noun

/spɒt/

/spɑːt/

Idioms

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small mark斑点；点

a small round area that has a different colour or feels different from the surface it is on斑点

Which has spots, the leopard or the tiger?有斑点的是豹还是虎？
The male bird has a red spot on its beak.雄鸟喙上有一个红点。
(British English) She was wearing a black skirt with white spots.她穿着一条黑底白点的裙子。

Synonyms patchpatch

dot
mark
spot

These are all words for a small part on a surface that is a different colour from the rest.

patch
an area of something, especially one which is different from the area around it:
- a white dog with a black patch on its head头上有一块黑斑的白狗
- patches of dense fog团团浓雾
dot
a small round mark on something, especially one that is printed:
- The letters ‘i’ and ‘j’ have dots over them.字母 i 和 j 上面都有一点。
- The island is a small green dot on the map.这个岛在地图上是一个小绿点。
mark
an area of colour that is easy to notice on the body of a person or animal:
- The horse had a white mark on its head.这匹马头上有块白斑。
spot
a small round area that is a different colour or feels different from the surface it is on:
- Which has spots, a leopard or a tiger?有斑点的是豹还是虎？

Patterns

a patch/dot/mark/spot on something
with patches/dots/marks/spots
a blue/black/red, etc. patch/dot/mark/spot

Wordfinder

see also beauty spot, liver spot, sunspot

[usually plural] a small mark or lump on a person’s skin, sometimes with a yellow head to it（皮肤上的）丘疹，疱疹，粉刺；脓疱

The baby's whole body was covered in small red spots.当时这孩子浑身布满小红疙瘩。
He had a large spot on his nose.他鼻子上有个大斑点。
The aim of acne treatments is to shorten the length of time someone has spots.痤疮治疗的目的是缩短某人出现斑点的时间。
(British English) teenagers worried about their spots为长粉刺而烦恼的青少年
The children all had measles, and had broken out in spots.孩子们都生了麻疹，发出红疹。
enlarged pores and spots on the skin皮肤上的毛孔和斑点增大

compare pimple, rash, zitTopics Illnessb1, Appearanceb1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

beauty
liver

verb + spot

break out in
scratch
squeeze
…

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a small dirty mark on something污迹；污渍；脏点

His jacket was covered with spots of mud.他的上衣满是泥点。
rust spots锈斑
There were grease spots all over the walls.墙上满是油渍。

Synonyms markmark

stain
fingerprint
streak
speck
blot
smear
spot

These are all words for a small area of dirt or another substance on a surface.

mark
a small area of dirt, a spot or a cut on a surface that makes it look less good:
- The kids left dirty marks all over the kitchen floor.孩子们把厨房的地板弄得污迹斑斑。
stain
a dirty mark on something that is difficult to remove, especially one made by a liquid:
- blood stains血迹
fingerprint
a mark on a surface made by the pattern of lines on the end of a person’s finger, often used by the police to identify criminals:
- Her fingerprints were all over the gun.那支枪上布满了她的指纹。
streak
a long, thin mark or line that is a different colour from the surface it is on:
- She had streaks of grey in her hair.她头上已是白发绺绺。
speck
a very small mark, spot or piece of a substance on something:
- There isn’t a speck of dust anywhere in the house.整间房子一尘不染。
blot a spot or dirty mark left on something by a substance such as ink or paint being dropped on a surface指污点、墨渍
smear a mark made by something such as oil or paint being spread or rubbed on a surface指污迹、油渍、污渍、污点
spot
a small dirty mark on something:
- There were grease spots all over the walls.墙上满是油渍。

Patterns

a streak/speck/blot/smear/spot of something
a greasy mark/stain/smear
an ink mark/stain/blot/spot
a grease mark/stain/spot
to leave a mark/stain/fingerprint/streak/speck/blot/smear

place地点

a particular area or place地点；场所；处所

a quiet/secluded/lonely spot一个安静/僻静/寂寞的地方
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers.这是步行者和登山者最喜欢的地方。
I won't drive around for 20 minutes looking for a parking spot.我不会开车二十分钟寻找停车位。
He was exhausted and just wanted to find a spot to sleep.他精疲力尽，只想找到一个睡觉的地方。
The bay has become a popular spot for young international travellers.海湾已成为年轻国际旅行者的热门地点。
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him.他把他当时向她求婚的确切地点指给我看。
a tourist spot旅游景点
She placed the ball on the penalty spot and waited for the whistle.她将球放在罚球点上，等待哨子。

Synonyms placeplace

site
area
position
point
location
scene
spot
venue

These are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where somebody/something is situated or happens.

place
a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens:
- This would be a good place for a picnic.这可是个野餐的好地方。
site
the place where something, especially a building, is or will be located; a place where something happened or that is used for a particular purpose:
- They’ve chosen a site for the new school.他们为新学校选了校址。
area
a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object:
- the hotel reception area旅馆接待处
- Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.把光标移至电脑屏幕的空白区。
position
the place where a person or thing is located; the place where somebody/something is meant to be:
- From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.他在山头那个位置可以俯瞰海港。
The position of somebody/something is often temporary: the place where somebody/something is at a particular time.
point
a particular place within an area, where something happens or is supposed to happen:
- the point at which the river divides河流分岔点
location
a place where something happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known:
- The company is moving to a new location.公司准备迁移新址。
scene
a place where something happens, especially something unpleasant:
- the scene of the accident事故现场
spot
a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where something particular happens:
- The lake is one of the local beauty spots.这个湖是当地的一个风景点。
venue the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event.指演出、体育比赛等的聚会地点、场馆、会场

Patterns

at a place/site/position/point/location/scene/spot/venue
in a(n) place/area/position/location/venue
the place/site/point/location/spot/venue where…
the right place/site/position/location/spot/venue
a central site/position/location/venue
the/somebody’s/something’s exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot

Extra Examples

He stood rooted to the spot, unable to move.他呆若木鸡，一动不动。
It's a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.这是个好去处，适合放松并享受周围安静的环境。
On your map, X marks the spot where the race begins.在你的地图上，X 标示出比赛开始的地点。
She pointed to a spot on the map.她指着地图上的一个地方。
Take the time to find the right spot to pitch your tent.别着急，找一个合适的地方支帐篷。
a favourite spot for picnickers野餐者的好去处
There are miles of footpaths and plenty of secluded spots.有数英里的人行道和许多僻静的地方。
He pointed to a spot in the western sky.他指着西方天空中的一个斑点。
They picked a good spot for a picnic.他们找到了一个野餐的好地方。
I was sitting in my usual spot.我坐在平时的地方。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

exact
particular
precise
…

verb + spot

mark
point to
reach
…

preposition

on the spot

phrases

an accident black spot
a bright spot
a tight spot
…

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feature of somebody/something

a small feature or part of somebody/something with a particular quality少量；一点

He usually wears a hat to hide his bald spot. 他总是戴帽子遮着头上光秃的地方。
(figurative) She knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned.她知道史蒂夫担心的薄弱环节。
(figurative) From her angry reply it was obvious that I had touched a sensitive spot.从她的愤怒回答中，很明显，我触及了一个敏感的地方。

small amount少量

[usually singular] spot of something (British English, informal) a small amount of something少量；一点 synonym bit

He's in a spot of trouble.他遇到一点麻烦。
Would you like a spot of lunch?您想吃点午餐吗？
She’s gone out to do a spot of shopping.她出去逛街购物。
We got into a spot of bother with the police.我们与警察发生了点小摩擦。

[usually plural] spot (of something) a small amount of a liquid几滴，少许（液体）

I felt a few spots of rain.我感觉掉雨点了。
There was a spot of rain in the afternoon, but otherwise the weather has been perfect.下午落了几滴雨，除此之外，天气好极了。

Topics Weatherc1

part of show一段节目

a part of a television, radio, club or theatre show that is given to a particular person or type of entertainment（电视、广播中或俱乐部、剧院演出中）某演员的固定节目，某类节目的固定栏目

a guest/solo spot嘉宾节目；单人表演

Topics TV, radio and newsb2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

radio
TV
guest
…

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in competition竞赛

a position in a competition, event or team排名位置

two teams battling for (the) top spot争夺冠军的两个队
She has earned a spot on the national team.她成功进入国家队。

Extra Examples

Glamorgan claimed the top spot in the League.格拉摩根在联赛中获得第一名。
The Korean team secured two qualifying spots for the Olympic Games.朝鲜队获得了奥林匹克运动会的两个参赛资格。
That leaves one roster spot, and the team will need a versatile player to fill it.只剩一个入选名额，球队将需要一个多面手入选。
The album quickly reached the number-one spot in the charts.该专辑迅速升至排行榜第一名。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

high
top
number-one
…

verb + spot

claim
secure
earn
…

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light灯光

(informal) a spotlight (= a light with a single, very bright beam that can be directed at a particular place or person, especially a performer on the stage)

吓呆了；呆若木鸡

spot

verb

/spɒt/

/spɑːt/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they spot	/spɒt/ /spɑːt/
he / she / it spots	/spɒts/ /spɑːts/
past simple spotted	/ˈspɒtɪd/ /ˈspɑːtɪd/
past participle spotted	/ˈspɒtɪd/ /ˈspɑːtɪd/
-ing form spotting	/ˈspɒtɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːtɪŋ/

Idioms

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(not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to see or notice a person or thing, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so看见；看出；注意到；发现
- spot somebody/something Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?你能不能看出这两幅画有什么不同？
- She's always quick to spot an opportunity.她总是很快发现机会。
- Teachers, GPs, and other professionals are trained to spot signs of abuse.对教师，全科医生和其他专业人员进行培训，以发现虐待的迹象。
- He was only seven years old when someone first spotted his talent.当有人第一次发现他的才华时，他只有7岁。
- Her modelling career began when she was spotted at the age of 14.她的模特生涯始于14岁时被发现的时候。
- Spotting the disease early can save lives.尽早发现疾病可以挽救生命。
- I finally spotted my friend in the crowd.我终于在人群中看见了我的朋友。
- I've just spotted a mistake on the front cover.我刚才在封面上发现了一处错误。
- spot somebody/something doing something Neighbours spotted smoke coming out of the house.邻居们发现有烟从这所房子里冒出来。
- spot that… No one spotted that the gun was a fake.没有人留意到那是一支假枪。
- spot what, where, etc… I soon spotted what the mistake was.我很快就看出错误所在了。
Synonyms see
see
- spot
- catch
- glimpse
These words all mean to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to see them/it.
- see to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes:
  She looked for him but couldn’t see him in the crowd.她在人群里找来找去，但没看见他。
  He could see (that) she had been crying.他看得出她哭过。
- spot to see or notice somebody/something, especially suddenly or when they are not easy to see or notice:
  I’ve just spotted a mistake on the front cover.我刚才在封面上发现了一处错误。
- catch to see or notice something for a moment, but not clearly or completely:
  She caught sight of a car in the distance.她瞥见远处有一辆车。
  He caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror.他看了一眼镜子中的自己。
- glimpse (literary) to see somebody/something for a moment, but not clearly or completely:指瞥见、看一眼：
  He’d glimpsed her through the window as he passed.他路过时透过窗户瞥见了她。
Patterns
- to see/spot that/how/what/where/who…
- to suddenly see/spot/glimpse somebody/something
see also spotter
Extra Examples
- ‘There's a parking space over there.’ ‘Well spotted!’“那儿有个停车位。”“好眼力！”
- Can you spot the difference between the two?您能发现两者之间的区别吗？
- Most of these fossils are too small to be easily spotted.这些化石大多数都太小了，不易发现。
- The birds should be easy enough to spot.这些鸟应该很容易发现。
- The company spotted an opportunity to expand.该公司发现了扩展的机会。
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- immediately
- quickly
- soon
- …
verb + spot
- be difficult to
- be hard to
- be easy to
- …
phrases
- well spotted
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spot somebody/something sth (North American English, sport体育) to give your opponent or the other team an advantage（对比赛对手）让分，让子，让步
- We spotted the opposing team two goals.我们让对手两个球。
More Like This Consonant-doubling verbs
Consonant-doubling verbs
- bob
- club
- dub
- grab
- rub
- sob
- throb
- kid
- nod
- pad
- plod
- prod
- shred
- skid
- thud
- beg
- blog
- bug
- drag
- drug
- flag
- hug
- jog
- log
- mug
- nag
- plug
- acquit
- admit
- allot
- chat
- clot
- commit
- jut
- knit
- pat
- regret
- rot
- spot
- submit

Word OriginMiddle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch spotte. The sense ‘notice, recognize’ arose from the early 19th-cent. slang use ‘note as a suspect or criminal’.

Idioms

be spotted with something

to be covered with small round marks of something满是…斑点
- His shirt was spotted with oil.他的衬衣上满是油点。

spot

adjective

/spɒt/

/spɑːt/

[only before noun] (business商业)

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connected with a system of buying and selling things where goods are delivered and paid for immediately after sale现货交易的；立即支付的
- spot prices现货价格
Word OriginMiddle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch spotte. The sense ‘notice, recognize’ arose from the early 19th-cent. slang use ‘note as a suspect or criminal’.

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spotspotD.J.:[spɔt]K.K.:[spɑt]n.1.■斑点, 污点You have a grease spot on your shirt.你的衬衣上有块油斑。2.■地点, 场所Let's meet at this spot tomorrow.明天我们就在这个地方见面吧。3.■少量vt. & vi.1.■弄上污渍The fabric will spot easily.这种织品很容易玷污。He spotted his clothes.他弄脏了他的衣服。vt.1.■看出, 认出I spotted him in the crowd.我在人群中认出了他。How did you spot those fifties were counterfeited?你怎样察觉出那些50元面值的纸币是伪造的?

SPOTSPOTabbr.1.■Satellite Positioning and Tracking 人造卫星定位及跟踪

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spot noun | verb | adjective

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spot / spBt ; spRt /noun C
1. PLACE 地方, a particular place or area, especially a pleasant place where you spend time〔尤指休闲的〕地点，处所:

•a nice quiet spot on the beach海滩上一个安静的好地方

•I chose a spot well away from the road.我选了一个远离马路的地点。

in a spot

•a small cottage in an idyllic spot位于恬静宜人之处的一幢小村舍

on a spot

•Why do they want to build a house on this particular spot?他们为什么要在这个地方建一栋房子？

the exact / same / very spot

•the exact spot where the king was executed国王被处死的确切地点

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•an ideal spot for a picnic野餐的理想地点

2. AREA 面积, a usually round area on a surface that is a different colour or is rougher, smoother etc than the rest（圆）点，斑点;SYNpatch

•a white cat with brown spots带褐色斑点的白猫

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•Two spots of colour appeared in Jill's cheeks.吉尔的脸颊上出现了两块色斑。

3. MARK 痕迹, a small mark on something, especially one that is made by a liquid〔尤指由液体留下的〕污渍:

•There was a big damp spot on the wall.墙上有一大块水渍。

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•a few spots of blood几点血迹

4. ON SKIN 皮肤上
a. a small round red area on someone's skin that shows that they are ill红斑〔显示某人在生病〕:

•He had a high fever and was covered in spots.他发高烧，满身红斑。

b. BrEa small raised red mark on someone's skin, especially on their face〔尤指脸上红色的〕丘疹; 粉刺;SYNpimple

•Becka was very self-conscious about her spots.贝卡很在意她的粉刺。

5. on the spot
a. if you do something on the spot, you do it immediately, often without thinking about it very carefully立即，马上; 当场;
⇒on-the-spot:

•He had to make a decision on the spot.他得马上作出决定。

b. if you are on the spot, you are in the place where something is happening在现场:

•We ought to find out the views of the people on the spot.我们应当了解一下在现场的那些人的看法。

c. BrEif you walk, run, or jump on the spot, you do it staying in the same place, without moving around在原地;SYNin place AmE:

•If running outside doesn't appeal, try jogging on the spot indoors.如果对室外跑步不感兴趣的话，可以试试在室内原地慢跑。

6. put sb on the spot to deliberately ask someone a question that is difficult or embarrassing to answer〔故意提出难以回答或尴尬的问题〕使某人难堪
7. TV / RADIO 电视/广播, a short period of time when someone can speak or perform on radio or television〔某人在广播或电视中说话或表演的〕节目时段:

•He was given a 30-second spot just after the news.新闻之后，他有一个 30 秒钟的节目。

•a guest spot on the Tonight Show在《今晚秀》节目中的嘉宾时间

8. POSITION 位置, a position in a list of things or in a competition〔在排序表、比赛中的〕位置; 名次:

•The budget has a regular spot on the agenda.预算是一个惯常的议程。

in a spot

•Manchester United are still in the top spot after today's win.今天获胜后，曼联队继续位居榜首。

9. weak spot
a. a point at which someone or something is not very good弱点，不足（之处）:

•I carried on with my questions, sensing a weak spot in his story.我觉察到了他说法中的疑点，于是继续提问。

b. AmEif someone has a weak spot for something, they like it very much〔对某物的〕特别喜爱，偏爱:

•I've always had a weak spot for chocolate.我一向爱吃巧克力。

10. tight spot informala difficult situation困境:

•This puts the chairman in a very tight spot .这让主席陷入了非常困难的境地。

•I hope you can help get me out of a tight spot .我希望你能够帮助我脱离困境。

11. bright spot something that is good in a bad situation亮点，困境中使人高兴的事:

•The computer industry is the one bright spot in the economy at the moment.眼下，计算机业是经济中唯一一个亮点。

•The only bright spot of the evening was when the food arrived.那天晚上唯一的亮点是食物端上来的时候。

12. a spot of sth BrE informala small amount of something一点点某物:

•Do you fancy a spot of lunch?你要吃一点午饭吗？

•I've been having a spot of bother (=some problems) with my car.我的汽车出了点问题。

13. spots of rain BrEa few drops of rain几滴雨:

•A few spots of rain began to fall.开始下起了几滴小雨。

14. five-spot / ten-spot etc AmE spokena piece of paper money worth five dollars, ten dollars etc五美元/十美元等纸币
⇒BEAUTY SPOT,BLACKSPOT,BLIND SPOT
⇒change your spots at CHANGE¹ (16)
⇒G-SPOT
⇒high point / spot at HIGH¹ (12)
⇒hit the spot at HIT¹ (28)
⇒HOT SPOT
⇒knock spots off at KNOCK¹ (19)
⇒be rooted to the spot at ROOT² (5)
⇒have a soft spot for sb at SOFT(16)
⇒TROUBLE SPOT

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spotverb
spotted, spotting T
1. to notice someone or something, especially when they are difficult to see or recognize发现; 注意到; 看出，认出:

•I spotted a police car behind us.我发现有辆警车在我们后面。

•It can be hard for even a trained doctor to spot the symptoms of lung cancer.即使是训练有素的医生也很难看出肺癌的症状。

spot sb doing sth

•Meg spotted someone coming out of the building.梅格看到有个人从大楼里出来。

difficult / easy to spot

•Drug addicts are fairly easy to spot.吸毒成瘾的人是很容易看出来的。

spot that

•One of the station staff spotted that I was in difficulty, and came to help.一位车站工作人员看到我有困难，就过来帮忙。

2. be spotted with sth to have small round marks or small pieces of something on the surface〔表面〕满是某物的斑点:

•The windscreen was spotted with rain.挡风玻璃上沾满了雨水。

3. AmEto give the other player in a game an advantage〔在比赛中〕让分给〔对手〕:
spot sb sth

•He spotted me six points and he still won.他让了我六分，但还是赢了。

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spotadjective only before noun
1. for buying or paying immediately, not at some future time现货的; 现付（款）的:

•They won't take credit; they want spot cash .他们不赊账，要现钱。

•He quoted us a spot price for the goods.他向我们报了这些商品的一个现货价格。

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spot (verb)
spot (adjective)

spot

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¹ spot /ˈspɑːt/ noun

plural spots

¹ spot

/ˈspɑːt/

noun

plural spots

Learner's definition of SPOT

[count]

a : a small area of a surface that is different from other areas点；斑点

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。

— often + on

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

— see also beauty spot, sunspot

b : a small amount of a substance that is on something污迹；残留的少量物质

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

— often + of

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

d British : pimple

a teenager with spots on his face脸上有粉刺的青少年

: a particular space or area : place地方；处所

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。

— see also black spot, hot spot, nightspot, trouble spot, bright spot at bright

: 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。

: 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。

: a short announcement or advertisement on television or radio（电视或广播中的）插播

advertising spots广告插播

: 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。

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

— see leopard

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

: 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。

: 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。

: 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。

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]

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。

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？

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。

: to mark (something) with spots使有斑点；使有污迹

A trail of blood spotted the snow.雪地上有一行血迹。

— usually used as (be) spotted with通常用作(be) spotted with

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

高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1723 COCA: 1228

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历史：

spot

small mark斑点；点

place地点

feature of somebody/something

small amount少量

part of show一段节目

in competition竞赛

light灯光

spot

spot

spot

a leopard can't change its spots

hit the spot

knock spots off

on the spot