Word
maculate
/ˈmækjʊlət/
adjective
道德上有污点的；不洁的
morally blemished; stained or impure
- 1.
morally blemished; stained or impure
道德污点；污秽或不纯
- 2.
spotted or blotched
有斑点或污点的
有斑点的；有污迹的；道德污点；污秽或不纯；有斑点或污点的；有斑点的；有污点的
In use
The once-white tablecloth was now maculate with wine stains.
Her maculate reputation prevented her from getting the job.
The biologist examined the maculate leaves for signs of disease.
Connections
Word family
- maculates
- third person singular
- maculated
- past, past participle
- maculating
- present participle
Learner notes
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