Definitions
v. To make something less enjoyable, useful, or attractive.
破坏；糟蹋
v. To give someone excessive attention or everything they want.
溺爱；宠坏
v. To become, or make food become, unfit to eat.
变质；使变质
Example
Please don't spoil the surprise by telling your sister.
请别告诉你姐姐，免得破坏这份惊喜。
Poorly planned construction can spoil natural landscapes and reduce their appeal to both residents and tourists.
规划不当的建设会破坏自然景观，降低其对居民和游客的吸引力。
Collocations
- spoil the surprise
- spoil a child
- spoil your appetite
Word family
- spoiled (adj.)
- spoilt (adj.)
- spoilage (n.)
Synonyms
- ruin
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均可用spoiled或spoilt。
FAQ
- What does spoil mean?
- To make something less enjoyable, useful, or attractive. To give someone excessive attention or everything they want. To become, or make food become, unfit to eat.
- How is spoil pronounced?
- UK /spɔɪl/, US /spɔɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
