Old English specca "small spot, stain," of unknown origin; probably related to Dutch speckel "speck, speckle," Middle Dutch spekelen "to sprinkle" (compare speckle (v.)). Meaning "tiny bit" developed c. 1400. As a verb, 1570s, from the noun. Related: Specked.
1. Billy leaned forward and brushed a speck of dust off his shoes.
比利俯身擦掉了鞋子上的一丝灰尘。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The ship was now just a speck in the distance.
此时,那艘船不过是远处的一个小点。
来自《权威词典》
3. I've got a speck of dirt on my shirt.
我的衬衫上有一点污垢.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The sky is clear and bright without a speck of cloud.
Old English specca "small spot, stain," of unknown origin; probably related to Dutch speckel "speck, speckle," Middle Dutch spekelen "to sprinkle" (compare speckle (v.)). Meaning "tiny bit" developed c. 1400. As a verb, 1570s, from the noun. Related: Specked.
双语例句
1. Billy leaned forward and brushed a speck of dust off his shoes.
比利俯身擦掉了鞋子上的一丝灰尘。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The ship was now just a speck in the distance.
此时,那艘船不过是远处的一个小点。
来自《权威词典》
3. I've got a speck of dirt on my shirt.
我的衬衫上有一点污垢.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The sky is clear and bright without a speck of cloud.