资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Spot \Spot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spotted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Spotting}.]
   1. To make visible marks upon with some foreign matter; to
      discolor in or with spots; to stain; to cover with spots
      or figures; as, to spot a garnment; to spot paper.

   2. To mark or note so as to insure recognition; to recognize;
      to detect; as, to spot a criminal. [Cant]

   3. To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish,
      as reputation; to asperse.

            My virgin life no spotted thoughts shall stain.
                                                  --Sir P.
                                                  Sidney.

            If ever I shall close these eyes but once, May I
            live spotted for my perjury.          --Beau. & Fl.

   {To spot timber}, to cut or chip it, in preparation for
      hewing.