spotted

IPA/ˈspɒtɪd/
KK[spˈɑtɪd]IPA/ˈspɑːtɪd/

spotted — 形容詞

  • spottedpositive
  • more spottedcomparative
  • most spottedsuperlative

1. having small, often round marks of a different colour on a surface, whether in a

1.形容詞B1
釋義

有斑點的

表面帶有圓形小色塊的

having small, often round marks of a different colour on a surface, whether in a regular pattern or scattered in an irregular way

例句

The cheetah's spotted coat helps it blend into dry grass while hunting.

獵豹身上有斑點的毛皮有助於牠在捕獵時融入乾草地中。

attributive use: animal coat or fur pattern

Wei wore a spotted silk scarf that matched the dots on his dress.

Wei 戴了一條有斑點的絲巾，和他裙子上的圓點很相配。

attributive use: clothing or fabric pattern

常見搭配
  • spotted coat / fur / skin
  • spotted fabric / scarf / dress
  • spotted pattern / design
  • spotted with mud / ink / paint
同義詞
  • dotted

    more neutral, often suggests a regular repeating pattern like polka dots

  • speckled

    describes very small, scattered marks; common for eggs and birds

  • flecked

    suggests tiny, irregular patches of colour; often followed by 'with'

反義詞

文法句型

spotted + noun

be + spotted

be spotted with + noun

用法筆記

Commonly used for animals (cheetahs, dogs, birds), fabrics, and natural objects. Works both before a noun ('a spotted shirt') and after the verb 'be' ('the shirt was spotted').

常見錯誤

She wore a spotty dress.
She wore a spotted dress.
'spotty' usually means having pimples or being uneven in quality; 'spotted' describes a pattern of marks.
The cat has spot patterns.
The cat is spotted.
Use the adjective directly instead of the noun phrase.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

  • heavily spotted
  • lightly spotted
  • beautifully spotted

常用片語

  • a pattern of spots
  • covered in spots

介系詞搭配

  • spotted with