vandalize
gb/vˈændəlˌaɪz/ us/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
B2
Αγγλικά
megrongál, összefirkál, vandalizál
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
1
megrongál
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
They vandalized the wall.
Megrongálták a falat.
Someone vandalized our mailbox.
Valaki megrongálta a postaládánkat.
Συχνό λάθος:
Don’t confuse vandalize (verb) with vandal (noun). Also note the spelling: vandalize (US) is also spelled vandalise (UK).
Σημασία
deliberately damage someone’s property
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
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.)
Θέματα
crime
|law
|public_space
|daily_life
Ορισμός
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.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
2
összefirkál
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
They vandalized the wall with paint.
Festékkel összefirkálták a falat.
Someone vandalized the sign.
Valaki összefirkálta a táblát.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use vandalize when they only mean decorate; vandalize implies unwanted and harmful marking.
Σημασία
cover with graffiti or markings
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
clean (To remove unwanted marks or dirt.)
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preserve (To keep something in its original condition.)
Θέματα
crime
|art
|public_space
Ορισμός
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.
ΡΉΜΑ
C1
3
vandalizál
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Someone vandalized the website.
Valaki vandalizálta a weboldalt.
They vandalized the page with bad words.
Trágár szavakkal vandalizálták az oldalt.
Συχνό λάθος:
Don’t use vandalize for normal editing or redesign; it implies malicious intent and harm.
Σημασία
maliciously alter online content
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
maintain (To keep something working and in good condition.)
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moderate (To manage and protect online content and users.)
Θέματα
internet
|technology
|crime
Ορισμός
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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
vandalize
IPA
GB/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
US/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
van - dal - ize (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (van)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: vandalize
- 3rd Person Singular: vandalizes
- Present Participle: vandalizing
- Past: vandalized
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