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- a tiny spot小点：
the figure in the distance had become a mere speck.
人影在远处变成了一个小点。
1.1
- a small particle of a substance微粒：
specks of dust.
灰尘的微粒。
1.2
- a rotten spot in fruit水果的烂斑。
with obj.(常作be specked)
- mark with small spots长有斑点：
their skin was specked with goose pimples.
他们的皮肤上满是鸡皮疙瘩。
派生词
speckless
adjective词源
Old English specca; compare with the noun SPECKLE.