spotted

spotted — adjective

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

1.形容詞B1
釋義

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.

attributive use: animal coat or fur pattern

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

attributive use: clothing or fabric pattern

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.