spoil
gb/spˈɔɪl/ us/spˈɔɪl/
A2
Inglese
~ 4400
elront, tönkretesz, elkényeztet, kényeztet, megromlik, romlik, hadizsákmány, zsákmány
VERBO
B1
1
elront
A2
tönkretesz
B1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The rain spoiled our trip.
Az eső elrontotta a kirándulásunkat.
He spoiled the game by shouting.
Kiabálással elrontotta a játékot.
Don't spoil my surprise.
Noise spoiled my sleep.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spoil' with 'spill'; 'spill' refers to accidentally causing liquid to flow out, while 'spoil' is about damaging or ruining something.
Significato
Damage the quality of something
Collocazioni
spoil the surprise
|spoil the fun
|spoil the view
|spoil the party
Sinonimi
ruin (Stronger and more final in effect; often implies total destruction.)
|
damage (More general; can refer to physical or non-physical harm.)
Contrari
improve (Means to make something better in quality or condition.)
|
enhance (Means to increase the value or attractiveness of something.)
Temi
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
VERBO
B1
2
elkényeztet
B1
kényeztet
B1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with 'treat' which can be positive without negative consequences; 'spoil' often implies a bad effect on behavior.
Significato
Overindulge someone
Collocazioni
spoil a child
|spoil your grandchildren
|completely spoiled
Sinonimi
pamper (Focuses on comfort and luxury rather than causing bad behavior.)
|
indulge (Often implies allowing pleasures, not necessarily leading to bad behavior.)
Contrari
discipline (Involves training someone to behave well through rules and punishment.)
Temi
family
|relationships
|education
Definizione
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.
VERBO
A2
3
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Decay and become unusable (food)
Collocazioni
milk spoils
|meat spoils quickly
|spoiled food
Sinonimi
rot (Implies natural breakdown over time, often unpleasant in smell and appearance.)
|
decay (Can refer to both organic matter and abstract decline.)
Contrari
preserve (To keep food in good condition for a long time.)
Temi
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|health
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
4
hadizsákmány
B2
zsákmány
B1
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Goods taken by force
Collocazioni
spoils of war
Sinonimi
loot (Informal and common; can also mean stolen items from any theft.)
|
plunder (Often used in historical or military contexts; implies large-scale theft.)
Temi
history
|conflict
|law
|politics
Definizione
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'.
Grammatica
Forma base
spoil
IPA
GB/spˈɔɪl/
US/spˈɔɪl/
Sillabe e accento
spoil (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (spoil)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: spoil
- Plural: spoil
Verb
- Base: spoil
- 3rd Person Singular: spoils
- Present Participle: spoiling
- Past: spoiled, spoilt
- Past Participle: spoilt
Famiglia di parole
Forms
spoils
verb
spoiling
verb
spoiled
verb
spoilt
verb
Core family
spoiler
noun
Related words
spoilsport
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unspoiled
adjective
Advanced or less common
spoilage
noun
Punti chiave
- Irregular past participle: spoilt Verb
Espressioni
spoil someone's fun
1/spˈɔɪl sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈʌn/
fixed phrase
Ruin someone's enjoyment
To make an activity less enjoyable for someone.
Esempi
- I don't want to spoil your fun, but we have to leave now.
- Rain spoiled our fun at the beach.
spoiled for choice
1/spˈɔɪld fɚ t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
idiom
Too many good options to choose from
When you have so many good choices that it is hard to decide.
Esempi
- With so many restaurants nearby, we're spoiled for choice.
- Job seekers in this field are spoiled for choice right now.
spoils of war
1/spˈɔɪlz əv wˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Goods taken after a war
Things taken from an enemy after a fight or war.
Esempi
- The museum displayed the spoils of war from centuries past.
- They fought over the spoils of war.