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spoilt

/spɔɪlt/

2 entries

adjective

/spɔɪlt/B1formalbritish
  • ruОписывает человека, особенно ребёнка, которому давали всё, что он хотел, и который в результате плохо себя ведёт; также используется для описания чего-то повреждённого или испорченного.

Describes a person, especially a child, who has been given everything they want and behaves badly as a result; also used to describe something that has been damaged or ruined.

  1. Ruin by overindulgenceB1informal

    Having one's character or disposition harmed by excessive pampering or attention.

    ruИзбалованный

    • The child was so spoilt that he threw a tantrum when he didn't get a new toy.
    • She is a spoilt brat who expects everyone to do things for her.
    • Being an only child, he was often spoilt by his grandparents.

    Synonymsspoiled

  2. Food gone badA2formal

    Describing food that is no longer in an edible or usable condition.

    ruИспорченный

    • The milk smelled sour and was clearly spoilt.
    • We had to throw away the spoilt vegetables from the fridge.
    • Eating spoilt meat can cause food poisoning.

    Synonymsbaddecayedmoldymouldyoffputridrancidrottensourspoiledstaleturned

    Antonymsediblefresh

  3. Damaged or ruinedB2formal

    Affected by something that mars or prevents growth or prosperity.

    ruИспорченный

    • The crop was spoilt by the sudden frost.
    • His chances of promotion were spoilt by the scandal.
    • The beautiful view was spoilt by the construction site.

    Synonymsblemisheddamageddestroyedimpairedmarredruinedwrecked

    Antonymsintactpreservedprotectedunharmedunspoiled

Forms
  • more spoilt comparative form
  • most spoilt superlative form

verb

spoil/spɔɪl/B1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению качества, ценности или удовольствия от чего-либо, или чрезмерно баловливого отношения к кому-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of diminishing the quality, value, or enjoyment of something, or to treat someone with excessive indulgence.

irregular verb

  1. Become unusableA2formal

    To decay or go bad, especially food.

    ruПортиться

    • The milk spoiled after being left out overnight.
    • Don't let the fruit spoil on the counter.
    • The meat will spoil if not refrigerated properly.

    Synonymsdecomposego badgo offperishputrefyrotsourturn

    Antonymspreserve

  2. Ruin or destroyB1formal

    To damage or destroy something good or pleasant.

    ruПортить

    • The rain spoiled our picnic plans.
    • He spoiled the surprise by telling everyone.
    • The accident spoiled their holiday.

    Synonymsblemishdamagedefacedestroyimpairmarruinshatterunderminewreck

    Antonymsenhanceimprovepreserveprotect

  3. Indulge excessivelyB1informal

    To treat someone too well, especially a child, so they behave badly.

    ruБаловать

    • Don't spoil the baby by giving her everything she wants.
    • Grandparents often spoil their grandchildren.
    • She spoils her dog with treats every day.

    Synonymsbabycoddleindulgemollycoddleoverindulgepamper

    Antonymschastendisciplinehardenpunish

Forms
  • spoiled past participle
  • spoilt past participle
  • spoiled past simple
  • spoilt past simple
  • spoiling present participle
  • spoils third person singular