Vzorec užití:
to spoil [something]
The loud noise spoiled the concert for everyone.
A hangos zaj mindenkinek tönkretette a koncertélményt.
Rain spoiled our plans for a picnic.
Az eső elrontotta a piknikezési terveinket.
Don't spoil the movie by telling me the ending.
His bad mood spoiled the atmosphere at dinner.
Učební příklady
The rain spoiled our trip.
Az eső elrontotta a kirándulásunkat.
He spoiled the game by shouting.
Kiabálással elrontotta a játékot.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spoil' with 'spill'; 'spill' refers to accidentally causing liquid to flow out, while 'spoil' is about damaging or ruining something.
Význam
Damage the quality of something
Kolokace
spoil the surprise
|spoil the fun
|spoil the view
|spoil the party
Synonyma
ruin (Stronger and more final in effect; often implies total destruction.)
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damage (More general; can refer to physical or non-physical harm.)
Antonyma
improve (Means to make something better in quality or condition.)
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enhance (Means to increase the value or attractiveness of something.)
Témata
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make something less good or less enjoyable.
To harm the value, character, or usefulness of something so that it is less enjoyable or effective.
Vzorec užití:
to spoil [someone]
They spoil their kids with expensive gifts.
Drága ajándékokkal kényeztetik el a gyerekeiket.
She was spoiled by her grandparents and never learned to share.
A nagyszülei elkényeztették, ezért sosem tanult meg osztozni.
Don't spoil him; he needs to learn to work for what he wants.
Učební příklady
Her parents spoil her with toys.
A szülei játékokkal kényeztetik el.
He spoils his dog with treats.
Jutalomfalatokkal kényezteti a kutyáját.
Grandma spoils us when we visit.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'treat' which can be positive without negative consequences; 'spoil' often implies a bad effect on behavior.
Význam
Overindulge someone
Kolokace
spoil a child
|spoil your grandchildren
|completely spoiled
Synonyma
pamper (Focuses on comfort and luxury rather than causing bad behavior.)
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indulge (Often implies allowing pleasures, not necessarily leading to bad behavior.)
Antonyma
discipline (Involves training someone to behave well through rules and punishment.)
Témata
family
|relationships
|education
Definice
To give a person too many things or treats so they behave badly.
To give someone, especially a child, too much attention, praise, or material things so that they behave badly or expect too much.
Vzorec užití:
[food] spoils
The milk spoiled because it was left out all night.
A tej megromlott, mert egész éjszaka kint hagyták.
Fish spoils quickly if not kept cold.
A hal gyorsan megromlik, ha nem tartják hidegen.
Don't let those berries spoil in the sun.
Učební příklady
The milk spoiled in the heat.
A tej megromlott a melegben.
Meat spoils if not in the fridge.
A hús megromlik, ha nincs a hűtőben.
Fruit spoils after a few days.
Význam
Decay and become unusable (food)
Kolokace
milk spoils
|meat spoils quickly
|spoiled food
Synonyma
rot (Implies natural breakdown over time, often unpleasant in smell and appearance.)
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decay (Can refer to both organic matter and abstract decline.)
Antonyma
preserve (To keep food in good condition for a long time.)
Témata
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|health
Definice
When food becomes bad and you cannot eat it.
When food or other perishable items decay or go bad and are no longer safe or pleasant to use or eat.
The soldiers divided the spoils of war.
A katonák felosztották a hadizsákmányt.
He returned home with the spoils from his adventure.
A kalandja során szerzett zsákmánnyal tért haza.
They argued over how to share the spoils.
Učební příklady
The army took the spoils of war.
A hadsereg hadizsákmányt szerzett.
They shared the spoils after the fight.
Megosztoztak a zsákmányon a harc után.
The spoils were gold and silver.
Význam
Goods taken by force
Synonyma
loot (Informal and common; can also mean stolen items from any theft.)
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plunder (Often used in historical or military contexts; implies large-scale theft.)
Témata
history
|conflict
|law
|politics
Definice
Things taken by force, like in war.
Goods or benefits taken from an enemy in war, robbery, or other forceful means, usually in plural as 'spoils'.