blemish

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance. 瑕疵
Every piece is closely scrutinized, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected. 每一件都经过仔细检查，如果上面有哪怕最微小的瑕疵，都会被拒绝。
2. N-COUNT A blemish on something is a small fault in it. 小缺点
This is the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success. 这就是惟一那点小缺陷，否则将是圆满的成功。
3. V-T If something blemishes someone's character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past. 损害
He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record. 他不想破坏那完美的记录。