Word
maculation
/ˌmækjuˈleiʃən/
noun
斑点，污点
a small contrasting part of something, such as a spot or mark
- 1.
A pattern of spots.
斑点图案
玷污，弄脏；成斑（医学）；斑点图案；斑点；污点
In use
The white tablecloth had a visible maculation from the red wine.
The maculation of the document occurred when the ink cartridge leaked.
The biologist noticed a dark maculation on the leaf's surface.
a maculation (of sth)
用于表示单个斑点或污点。
The leaf has a distinct maculation.
这片叶子有一个明显的斑点。
maculation of sth
强调玷污或染上斑点的行为或过程。
Maculation of the fabric occurred after the spill.
洒出后织物上出现了污点。
the maculation (of sth)
医学用语，指成斑的现象。
The maculation of the skin indicates a disease.
皮肤上的斑点是疾病的征兆。
Common mistakes
There is a maculate on his face.There is a maculation on his face.
名词 'maculation' 表示斑点或污点；而 'maculate' 是动词或形容词，不能用作名词。
The ink maculation the paper.The ink maculated the paper.
动词形式应为 'maculate'（过去式 maculated），'maculation' 是名词，不能作谓语动词。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- maculations
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.