B2 noun ニュートラル

blotch

/blɒtʃ/

A large, irregular mark or spot on a surface, such as skin, paper, or fabric, often differing in color from the surrounding area. It typically suggests an accidental stain, a medical condition, or a natural pattern in biology.

例文

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1

I spilled some coffee on my notes, leaving a large brown blotch right in the middle of the page.

I spilled some coffee on my notes, leaving a large brown mark right in the middle of the page.

2

The patient presented with a distinctive purple blotch on the left forearm, suggesting a subcutaneous hemorrhage.

The patient showed a distinctive purple mark on the left forearm, suggesting bleeding under the skin.

3

Check out this weird blotch on my leg; I think I might be allergic to those plants we walked through.

Look at this strange spot on my leg; I think I might be allergic to those plants we walked through.

語族

名詞
blotch
Verb
blotch
副詞
blotchily
形容詞
blotchy
関連
blotchiness
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'blot' of ink that 'stretched' out into an irregular 'blotch'.

クイックテスト

The old map was difficult to read because a large water _______ had faded the ink in the corner.

正解!

正解は: blotch

例文

1

I spilled some coffee on my notes, leaving a large brown blotch right in the middle of the page.

everyday

I spilled some coffee on my notes, leaving a large brown mark right in the middle of the page.

2

The patient presented with a distinctive purple blotch on the left forearm, suggesting a subcutaneous hemorrhage.

formal

The patient showed a distinctive purple mark on the left forearm, suggesting bleeding under the skin.

3

Check out this weird blotch on my leg; I think I might be allergic to those plants we walked through.

informal

Look at this strange spot on my leg; I think I might be allergic to those plants we walked through.

4

In this species of lizard, the dorsal blotch serves as a form of camouflage against the rocky terrain.

academic

In this species of lizard, the back marking serves as a form of camouflage against the rocky terrain.

5

We cannot distribute these brochures because there is a noticeable ink blotch on the company logo.

business

We cannot distribute these brochures because there is a noticeable ink stain on the company logo.

語族

名詞
blotch
Verb
blotch
副詞
blotchily
形容詞
blotchy
関連
blotchiness

よく使う組み合わせ

red blotches areas of red discoloration on the skin
ink blotch an irregular stain made by ink
blotches of color irregular patches of different colors
covered in blotches having many irregular marks over a surface
irregular blotch a mark that does not have a symmetrical shape

よく使うフレーズ

blotches of light

irregular patches of light filtering through a surface

a blotch on the skin

a common way to describe a localized skin irritation

blotches of damp

stains on walls caused by moisture

よく混同される語

blotch vs blot

A 'blot' is usually smaller and more circular (like an ink blot), while a 'blotch' is larger and more irregular in shape.

blotch vs botch

A 'blotch' is a physical mark, whereas 'botch' is a verb meaning to do a task badly or clumsily.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'blotch' when describing something that looks messy, diseased, or accidental. It is more common in medical contexts or when describing natural patterns in animals than for intentional art.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'blotch' to describe a small, neat dot; however, the word implies a larger, uneven, and often unsightly area.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'blot' of ink that 'stretched' out into an irregular 'blotch'.

📖

語源

Originating in the early 17th century, it is likely a combination of the words 'blot' and 'botch'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural form: blotches Commonly used with the preposition 'of' (e.g., blotches of red)

クイックテスト

The old map was difficult to read because a large water _______ had faded the ink in the corner.

正解!

正解は: blotch

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C1

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C1

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semiprobine

C1

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bivenship

C1

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monoultimive

C1

Describes the single, final element or unique terminal point in a specific sequence or process. It is used to emphasize that there is only one concluding step or outcome possible in a given logical or physical progression.

hypersancttion

C1

A hypersancttion refers to an exceptionally severe, multi-layered, or totalizing penalty imposed by an authority or governing body. It describes a level of punishment or restriction that goes far beyond standard disciplinary measures, often aiming to completely isolate the target economically or socially.

informate

C1

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intrajudcy

C1

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unifacion

C1

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hyperclaudal

C1

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