transcription, транскрипция: [ blemɪʃ ]
( blemishes, blemishing, blemished)
1.
A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance.
Every piece is closely scrutinised, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected.
N-COUNT
2.
A blemish on something is a small fault in it.
This is the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success.
= imperfection
N-COUNT : oft N on n
3.
If something blemishes someone’s character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past.
He wasn’t about to blemish that pristine record.
= tarnish
VERB : V n