This is a serious blot on your career. 这是你事业上的一个大污点。

economic/moral/urban blight 破坏经济/道德/城市的因素

There was a small break at the corner of the frame. 在框架的角上有一条小裂缝。

Many old buildings have cracks in their walls. 许多旧建筑物的墙上都有裂缝。

There's a kink in the wire. 电线上有个扭结。

a nasty knock on the head 头部严重的撞伤

the smell of damp and rot 潮湿腐烂的气味

A bomb reduced the houses to rubble. 一颗炸弹把那座房屋炸成一片瓦砾。

Before painting, remove all traces of rust with a wire brush. 在刷油漆前，要用钢刷去除所有的锈迹。

Several slashes had been made across the plastic-covered seats. 塑料包着的座位上被划了几道口子。

Make a slit in the top of the pie before baking. 烤馅饼之前在馅饼上方切一道细长的口子。

a black bird with white speckles 有白色小斑点的黑鸟

a splash of sauce on his sleeve 溅在他袖子上的调味汁

a small split in the fabric 织物上的小裂缝

There was a dark stain on the carpet. 地毯上有块黑色的污点。