a stain on one's reputation or character名誉（或人品）上的污点
escutcheon of pretence
a small shield within a coat of arms, bearing another coat or device to which the bearer has a claim, especially one to which a man's wife is heiress（尤指女继承人丈夫佩戴的）盾形徽章中央的小盾片
a blot on (one's) escutcheon
Dishonor to one's reputation.污辱：对某人名誉有所不尊重
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
2. (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
3. a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms