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GRE 红宝书

• n. 斑点; 少量
• ［英］ n. 斑点 ( a small spot from stain or decay) ; 少量 ( a very small amount)
• ［类］ mite : creature / speck : amount ( 螨虫是小生物 / 少量是很小量)
• ［记］ 可能是pecc ( 污点) 的变体;
• ［同］ 参考: peccadillo ( 小过失)

Webster Collegiate

kI. noun

• Etymology: Middle English specke, from Old English specca
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
• 2. a very small amount ; bit
• 3. something marked or marred with specks
• ? specked adjective

II. transitive verb

• Date: 14th century
• to produce specks on or in

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