blemish

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance. 瑕疵
Every piece is closely scrutinized, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected. 每一件都經過仔細檢查，如果上麪有哪怕最微小的瑕疵，都會被拒絕。
2. N-COUNT A blemish on something is a small fault in it. 小缺點
This is the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success. 這就是惟一那點小缺陷，否則將是圓滿的成功。
3. V-T If something blemishes someone's character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past. 損害
He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record. 他不想破壞那完美的記錄。