The accounting scandal left a smirch on the firm's reputation that took years to remove.

那起會計醜聞在公司的聲譽上留下污點，花了好幾年才消除。

One rude reply to a customer became a smirch on his otherwise spotless service record.

一次對顧客的無禮回覆，成了他原本完美服務紀錄上的污點。

The board feared the late shipments would leave a lasting smirch on the company's name.

董事會擔心延遲出貨會在公司名聲上留下長久的污點。