Spot
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定义
(This is a great) spot: （这是个很棒的）地方
to spot (a police car): 发现，看见（一辆警车）
(I have) a spot (on my jeans): （我的牛仔裤上有一块）污渍
(a black dress with white) spots: （一条有白色）斑点（的黑裙子）
示例
- "At approximately 14:53, a great white shark was spotted offshore, and lifeguards ordered swimmers out of the water."
- "The first mate has spotted a blip on the radar three knots ahead."
- "Tuesday : Guess who was spotted cavorting with visibly drunk sherpas on the top of Mount Everest?"
- "Meet me at the designated spot at the appointed time and place."
- "Horatio : Gunter knows all the best fishing spots."
- "I can't decide what to wear: The purple shirt with green stripes, or the orange shirt with silver spots... My meeting with Philip Cheeter is in half an hour."
- "I'm in central Australia where I've spotted a mob of kangaroos."
练习 1
Stephanie Irving uses the term spotted in this broadcast.
From the list below, choose the sentences that use the verb "to spot" correctly.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, choose the sentences that use the verb "to spot" correctly.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Stephanie Irving uses the term spotted in this broadcast.
From the list below, choose the sentences that use the verb "to spot" correctly.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, choose the sentences that use the verb "to spot" correctly.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a correct choice. "To be spotted (stealing a car)" means to be seen taking it. Stephanie Irving tells Moira and Brent "I've spotted a mob of kangaroos", meaning that she has seen a mob of kangaroos. Here the verb is used in the passive sense. Another example: The suspect was spotted talking to a known criminal.
This is an incorrect choice. The verb "to spot" cannot directly replace the verb "to see", and isn't used to describe one's ability to see. A better choice in this sentence would be: "I'm having trouble seeing" or "I'm having trouble focusing".
This is a correct choice. The verb "to spot" means to see, notice or identify something that is often distant or hard to see. Stephanie tells Moira and Brent "I've spotted a mob of kangaroos", meaning that she has observed or identified them.
This is a good choice. The verb "to spot" means to see, notice or identify something. Stephanie tells Moira and Brent "I've spotted a mob of kangaroos", meaning that she has "seen" or "noticed" a group of kangaroos.
练习 2
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in Susie's email. Use the hints to help you!
A "" is a slang term for an advertisement on tv or radio. "" are the words of a song.
An "" is a trial performance to demonstrate musical or acting ability.
A "" is a slang term for an advertisement on tv or radio. "" are the words of a song.
An "" is a trial performance to demonstrate musical or acting ability.
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in Susie's email. Use the hints to help you!
A "[not done] spot 1" is a slang term for an advertisement on tv or radio. "Lyrics 2" are the words of a song.
An "[not done] audition 3" is a trial performance to demonstrate musical or acting ability.
A "[not done] spot 1" is a slang term for an advertisement on tv or radio. "Lyrics 2" are the words of a song.
An "[not done] audition 3" is a trial performance to demonstrate musical or acting ability.
1 spot: A "(radio) spot" is an advertisement for the radio. A "spot" is literally a mark or a stain, however it also describes a short presentation or commercial on television or radio.
2 Lyrics: "Lyrics" refer to the words or text of a song. In her email, Susie writes that one of the requirements for the jingle is to have original music and "lyrics". In other words, Susie wants the words of the jingles to be original!
3 audition: An "audition" describes a performance, generally by an aspiring musician or actor, to demonstrate their ability. Many movies, plays and bands organize auditions to find actors and musicians. In her email, Susie invites the Delavigne staff to "audition" their original jingles for her. Note the term "audition" is both a verb and a noun, and as a noun also describes the act of hearing.
练习 3
"It took me 5 hours to find a parking spot."
All the sentences below are grammatically correct. Choose the sentence which uses "spot" in the same way as Philip in the dialogue!
All the sentences below are grammatically correct. Choose the sentence which uses "spot" in the same way as Philip in the dialogue!
"It took me 5 hours to find a parking spot."
All the sentences below are grammatically correct. Choose the sentence which uses "spot" in the same way as Philip in the dialogue!
All the sentences below are grammatically correct. Choose the sentence which uses "spot" in the same way as Philip in the dialogue!
In this sentence, the noun "spot" refers to a location or a space. Philip is also referring to a location when he talks about a "parking spot". More specifically, Philip is indicating that he had a difficult time finding a place to park his car during the demonstrations outside of the Shmike store.
The idiom "(that beer) hits the spot" indicates a very satisfying moment or sensation. For example, someone might say "a glass of wine before dinner really hits the spot", which indicates that it feels great, or that it is very satisfying to drink a glass of wine before dinner. It is the right thing at the right moment. It does not indicate a location.
The expression "(to do something) on the spot" has several meanings in English. It can express the sense of improvising, or doing something quickly without thinking or planning. For example: I had to make up a story on the spot to tell my girlfriend. It can also express being put "in a difficult situation" as in the sentence "The boss put me on the spot when he asked me how much money I expected to be paid." It does not indicate a location, however, which is how Philip is using the term "spot".
As a verb, "to spot" means "to see" or "to identify" something or someone visually. For example: "I spotted a car in the distance coming towards us." It does not indicate a location, however, which is how Philip is using the term.
