Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
The rain spoiled our trip.
Az eső elrontotta a kirándulásunkat.
He spoiled the game by shouting.
Kiabálással elrontotta a játékot.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spoil' with 'spill'; 'spill' refers to accidentally causing liquid to flow out, while 'spoil' is about damaging or ruining something.
Значение
Damage the quality of something
Коллокации
spoil the surprise
|spoil the fun
|spoil the view
|spoil the party
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
improve (Means to make something better in quality or condition.)
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enhance (Means to increase the value or attractiveness of something.)
Темы
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'treat' which can be positive without negative consequences; 'spoil' often implies a bad effect on behavior.
Значение
Overindulge someone
Коллокации
spoil a child
|spoil your grandchildren
|completely spoiled
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
discipline (Involves training someone to behave well through rules and punishment.)
Темы
family
|relationships
|education
Определение
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.
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Decay and become unusable (food)
Коллокации
milk spoils
|meat spoils quickly
|spoiled food
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
preserve (To keep food in good condition for a long time.)
Темы
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|health
Определение
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Goods taken by force
Синонимы
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.)
Темы
history
|conflict
|law
|politics
Определение
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'.