新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

blemish

英  [ˈblemɪʃ]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • blemishes

    1[C 可数名词] 瑕疵

    A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance.

    双语例句

    例:

    Every piece is closely scrutinized, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected.

    每一件都经过仔细检查,如果上面有哪怕最微小的瑕疵,都会被拒绝退回。

    2[C 可数名词] 小缺点

    A blemish on something is a small fault in it.

    近义词

    imperfection

    双语例句

    例:

    This is the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success.

    这就是唯一的小缺陷,否则将是圆满的成功。

    VERB. 动词
  • blemishes , blemishing , blemished

    1[T 及物动词] 损害

    If something blemishes someone's character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past.

    近义词

    tarnish

    双语例句

    例:

    He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.

    他不想破坏那完美的记录。