vandalize
gb/vˈændəlˌaɪz/ us/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
B2
Angielski
megrongál, összefirkál, vandalizál
CZASOWNIK
B2
1
megrongál
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
They vandalized the wall.
Megrongálták a falat.
Someone vandalized our mailbox.
Valaki megrongálta a postaládánkat.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t confuse vandalize (verb) with vandal (noun). Also note the spelling: vandalize (US) is also spelled vandalise (UK).
Znaczenie
deliberately damage someone’s property
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
damage (More general; doesn’t always imply intention.)
|
wreck (Stronger; suggests causing severe damage.)
|
smash (Emphasizes breaking things physically, often violently.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
crime
|law
|public_space
|daily_life
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
B2
2
összefirkál
B1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
They vandalized the wall with paint.
Festékkel összefirkálták a falat.
Someone vandalized the sign.
Valaki összefirkálta a táblát.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use vandalize when they only mean decorate; vandalize implies unwanted and harmful marking.
Znaczenie
cover with graffiti or markings
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
deface (Often used for writing/marking that spoils appearance; slightly more formal.)
|
graffiti (Describes the act specifically as making graffiti; can be neutral in some contexts, unlike vandalize.)
Antonimy
clean (To remove unwanted marks or dirt.)
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preserve (To keep something in its original condition.)
Tematy
crime
|art
|public_space
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
C1
3
vandalizál
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Someone vandalized the website.
Valaki vandalizálta a weboldalt.
They vandalized the page with bad words.
Trágár szavakkal vandalizálták az oldalt.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t use vandalize for normal editing or redesign; it implies malicious intent and harm.
Znaczenie
maliciously alter online content
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
maintain (To keep something working and in good condition.)
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moderate (To manage and protect online content and users.)
Tematy
internet
|technology
|crime
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
vandalize
IPA
GB/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
US/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
Sylaby i akcent
van - dal - ize (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (van)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: vandalize
- 3rd Person Singular: vandalizes
- Present Participle: vandalizing
- Past: vandalized
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