vandalize
gb/vˈændəlˌaɪz/ us/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
B2
Английски
megrongál, összefirkál, vandalizál
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
1
megrongál
B2
Модел на употреба:
vandalize [something]
Someone vandalized the playground equipment overnight.
Valaki az éjszaka folyamán megrongálta a játszótéri eszközöket.
The police arrested two teens for vandalizing parked cars.
A rendőrség két tinédzsert letartóztatott, mert parkoló autókat rongáltak meg.
The station was repeatedly vandalized, so the city installed cameras.
Примери за учащи
They vandalized the wall.
Megrongálták a falat.
Someone vandalized our mailbox.
Valaki megrongálta a postaládánkat.
Честа грешка:
Don’t confuse vandalize (verb) with vandal (noun). Also note the spelling: vandalize (US) is also spelled vandalise (UK).
Значение
deliberately damage someone’s property
Колокации
vandalize a car
|vandalize a building
|vandalize a school
|vandalize public property
|vandalize a park
|vandalize a bus stop
|vandalize a store
|vandalize a monument
|vandalize a statue
|vandalize a sign
Синоними
damage (More general; doesn’t always imply intention.)
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wreck (Stronger; suggests causing severe damage.)
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smash (Emphasizes breaking things physically, often violently.)
Антоними
repair (To fix damage rather than cause it.)
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restore (To return something to its original condition.)
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protect (To keep something safe from harm.)
Теми
crime
|law
|public_space
|daily_life
Определение
To damage something on purpose, often in a public place.
To deliberately damage or destroy property, especially property that belongs to someone else or to the public.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
2
összefirkál
B1
Модел на употреба:
vandalize [surface/place] (with graffiti)
The historic church door was vandalized with spray paint.
A történelmi templom ajtaját festékszóróval összefirkálták.
Someone vandalized the sign by scratching out the letters.
Valaki úgy rongálta meg a táblát, hogy kikaparta a betűket.
The statue was vandalized with graffiti during the night.
Примери за учащи
They vandalized the wall with paint.
Festékkel összefirkálták a falat.
Someone vandalized the sign.
Valaki összefirkálta a táblát.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use vandalize when they only mean decorate; vandalize implies unwanted and harmful marking.
Значение
cover with graffiti or markings
Колокации
vandalize a wall
|vandalize a mural
|vandalize a storefront
|vandalize a bathroom
|vandalize a subway car
|vandalize a bridge
|vandalize a sign
|vandalize a monument
|vandalize a fence
|vandalize a doorway
Синоними
deface (Often used for writing/marking that spoils appearance; slightly more formal.)
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graffiti (Describes the act specifically as making graffiti; can be neutral in some contexts, unlike vandalize.)
Антоними
clean (To remove unwanted marks or dirt.)
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preserve (To keep something in its original condition.)
Теми
crime
|art
|public_space
Определение
To make something look bad by writing or drawing on it.
To spoil the appearance of something by writing on it, painting it, or otherwise marking it, especially with graffiti.
ГЛАГОЛ
C1
3
vandalizál
C1
Модел на употреба:
vandalize [website/page/account]
Someone vandalized the company’s website with offensive images.
Valaki sértő képekkel vandalizálta a cég weboldalát.
The article was vandalized repeatedly, so moderators locked the page.
A cikket többször is vandalizálták, ezért a moderátorok lezárták az oldalt.
Hackers vandalized the homepage to spread misinformation.
Примери за учащи
Someone vandalized the website.
Valaki vandalizálta a weboldalt.
They vandalized the page with bad words.
Trágár szavakkal vandalizálták az oldalt.
Честа грешка:
Don’t use vandalize for normal editing or redesign; it implies malicious intent and harm.
Значение
maliciously alter online content
Колокации
vandalize a website
|vandalize a webpage
|vandalize a Wikipedia page
|vandalize an article
|vandalize an online profile
|vandalize a forum
|vandalize a page
|vandalize a listing
Синоними
tamper with (Broader; can be physical or digital and not always obvious damage.)
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sabotage (Stronger; suggests deliberately trying to make something fail.)
Антоними
maintain (To keep something working and in good condition.)
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moderate (To manage and protect online content and users.)
Теми
internet
|technology
|crime
Определение
To change an internet page in a harmful way on purpose.
To deliberately harm or disrupt an online page or digital content by making damaging, false, or abusive changes.
Граматика
Речникова форма
vandalize
IPA
GB/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
US/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
Срички и ударение
van - dal - ize (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (van)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: vandalize
- 3rd Person Singular: vandalizes
- Present Participle: vandalizing
- Past: vandalized
Изрази
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