blemish

/ˈblemɪʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈblemɪʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈble-mish/ (ame, mw) · /ˈblem.ɪʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈblem.ɪʃ/ (ame, ipa)

blemish — 名詞

  • blemishsingular
  • blemishesplural

1. a small, unwanted mark or area of discolouration on a surface, especially on a p

1.名詞B1
釋義

瑕疵；汙點

外貌或物體表面的小缺點

a small, unwanted mark or area of discolouration on a surface, especially on a person's skin or on an object, that makes it look less perfect than it should.

例句

Mei-Lin noticed a small blemish on her left cheek right before the wedding photos.

Mei-Lin 在婚紗照拍攝前，發現左臉頰上長了一顆小瑕疵。

collocation: blemish on [body part]

The old wooden table had a dark blemish near the edge where a hot pot had sat.

那張舊木桌上靠近邊緣處有一個深色汙點，是以前放熱鍋留下的。

collocation: blemish on [object]

同義詞
  • mark

    more general and neutral; a mark can be intentional (e.g. a pen mark) while a blemish is always unwanted

  • imperfection

    more formal and broad; can refer to any flaw, not necessarily visible

  • spot

    more casual and often refers to a round mark; common in everyday skincare talk

  • flaw

    emphasises the idea of something being less than perfect; used for both physical and abstract defects

反義詞
  • perfection

    the state of being without any blemish or flaw

文法句型

a + blemish + on + [body part/object]

用法筆記

Often used in the context of cosmetics, skincare, and product quality inspection. Less clinical than words like scar or mole — it simply refers to any small imperfection.

常見錯誤

❌I have a blemish in my arm.
✅I have a blemish on my arm.
💡the preposition is on, not in, because a blemish is on a surface.

2. a moral fault or negative quality in someone's personality that stops them from

2.名詞B2
釋義

缺點；汙點

人格或名譽上的缺陷

a moral fault or negative quality in someone's personality that stops them from being seen as completely good or respectable.

例句

The minister's quick temper was the only blemish on an otherwise spotless reputation.

這位部長脾氣暴躁，是他原本完美名聲上唯一的汙點。

pattern: a blemish on [abstract quality]

The general was admired by all, but his refusal to listen to junior officers was a serious blemish on his leadership.

這位將軍深受眾人敬重，但他不願聽取下屬軍官的意見，是他領導能力上的一項重大缺點。

同義詞
  • defect

    more neutral and technical; used for objects or people, while blemish is more moral in this sense

  • fault

    everyday word for a negative trait; less formal and less strong than blemish

  • stain

    stronger moral connotation; suggests permanent damage to reputation

反義詞
  • virtue

    a positive moral quality; the opposite of a character blemish

文法句型

a + blemish + on + [abstract noun]

用法筆記

Commonly used in formal evaluations — of reputation, leadership, or moral character. Frequently appears in the fixed expression 'a blemish on [one's] record / reputation / character.'

常見錯誤

❌Laziness is a blemish in his personality.
✅Laziness is a blemish on his character.
💡use on, not in, when speaking abstractly about someone's moral standing.

blemish — 動詞