blemish
To spoil or damage the perfection, quality, or appearance of something, often by adding a physical mark or a moral flaw. It is frequently used figuratively to describe the act of tarnishing a person's reputation or a clean record of achievement.
أمثلة
3 من 5A single scratch on the hood of the luxury car will blemish its overall aesthetic value.
A single scratch on the hood of the luxury car will blemish its overall aesthetic value.
The committee was concerned that any hint of scandal might blemish the institution's long-standing reputation.
The committee was concerned that any hint of scandal might blemish the institution's long-standing reputation.
Don't let that one small argument blemish what has been a fantastic weekend.
Don't let that one small argument blemish what has been a fantastic weekend.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the word 'blame' mixed with 'finish'. If you get the 'blame' for a mistake, it might 'finish' (blemish) your perfect record.
اختبار سريع
The minor legal infraction threatened to _______ his otherwise perfect professional record.
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أمثلة
A single scratch on the hood of the luxury car will blemish its overall aesthetic value.
everydayA single scratch on the hood of the luxury car will blemish its overall aesthetic value.
The committee was concerned that any hint of scandal might blemish the institution's long-standing reputation.
formalThe committee was concerned that any hint of scandal might blemish the institution's long-standing reputation.
Don't let that one small argument blemish what has been a fantastic weekend.
informalDon't let that one small argument blemish what has been a fantastic weekend.
Scholars argue that certain historical inaccuracies blemish the overall validity of the primary source.
academicScholars argue that certain historical inaccuracies blemish the overall validity of the primary source.
The late delivery threatened to blemish the company's track record for reliability in the international market.
businessThe late delivery threatened to blemish the company's track record for reliability in the international market.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
unblemished record
a perfect history with no mistakes or crimes
without a blemish
perfectly clean, pure, or without flaws
blemish one's copybook
to do something that spoils your reputation (British idiom)
يُخلط عادةً مع
Blemish refers to a flaw or the act of marking something; blame is the act of assigning responsibility for a fault.
A blotch is specifically a large, irregular patch of color, whereas a blemish is any small flaw or a figurative stain on character.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Blemish is most effective when describing a loss of perfection. While it can describe physical marks (like skin spots or metal scratches), it is highly valued in C1-level English for describing abstract concepts like integrity, reputations, or academic records.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often limit 'blemish' to skincare contexts. Remember that in professional and academic settings, it is a powerful verb for describing damage to abstract ideals like 'purity' or 'truth'.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the word 'blame' mixed with 'finish'. If you get the 'blame' for a mistake, it might 'finish' (blemish) your perfect record.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from Middle English 'blemisshen', from Old French 'blemiss-', a stem of 'blemir' meaning 'to make pale' or 'to injure'.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In Western corporate culture, maintaining an 'unblemished record' is a common phrase used during background checks and performance reviews to signify total reliability.
اختبار سريع
The minor legal infraction threatened to _______ his otherwise perfect professional record.
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كلمات ذات صلة
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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