vandalize
gb/vˈændəlˌaɪz/ us/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
B2
Английский
megrongál, összefirkál, vandalizál
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
1
megrongál
B2
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
They vandalized the wall.
Megrongálták a falat.
Someone vandalized our mailbox.
Valaki megrongálta a postaládánkat.
Частая ошибка:
Don’t confuse vandalize (verb) with vandal (noun). Also note the spelling: vandalize (US) is also spelled vandalise (UK).
Значение
deliberately damage someone’s property
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Темы
crime
|law
|public_space
|daily_life
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
2
összefirkál
B1
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
They vandalized the wall with paint.
Festékkel összefirkálták a falat.
Someone vandalized the sign.
Valaki összefirkálta a táblát.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use vandalize when they only mean decorate; vandalize implies unwanted and harmful marking.
Значение
cover with graffiti or markings
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
clean (To remove unwanted marks or dirt.)
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preserve (To keep something in its original condition.)
Темы
crime
|art
|public_space
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
C1
3
vandalizál
C1
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
Someone vandalized the website.
Valaki vandalizálta a weboldalt.
They vandalized the page with bad words.
Trágár szavakkal vandalizálták az oldalt.
Частая ошибка:
Don’t use vandalize for normal editing or redesign; it implies malicious intent and harm.
Значение
maliciously alter online content
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
maintain (To keep something working and in good condition.)
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moderate (To manage and protect online content and users.)
Темы
internet
|technology
|crime
Определение
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
vandalize
IPA
GB/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
US/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
Слоги и ударение
van - dal - ize (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (van)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: vandalize
- 3rd Person Singular: vandalizes
- Present Participle: vandalizing
- Past: vandalized
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