spoil

• 名词，指通过武力夺取的财物，尤指战利品；也指损坏或剥夺某物的行为，或指被损坏的状态。

A noun referring to valuables taken by force, especially in war, or the act of damaging or stripping something.

不规则复数

1. Plunder or lootB2formal

   Valuables or goods taken by force, especially during war or conflict.

   战利品

   • The soldiers divided the spoils of war among themselves.
   • The invaders carried away the spoils from the conquered city.
   • The pirates buried their spoils on a remote island.

   同义词lootpickingsplunderprizeswag

2. Damage or ruinB2formal

   The act of causing damage or destruction to something.

   破坏

   • The spoiling of the crops by the storm was devastating.
   • The constant spoiling of the equipment led to its early replacement.
   • The spoiling of the artwork was a result of improper storage.

   同义词damagedestructiondevastationruinspoilage

   反义词preservationprotectionrepairrestoration

3. Stripping by forceC1formal

   The act of taking something away by force, often stripping a place or person of possessions.

   掠夺

   • The spoiling of the temple by the invaders was a tragic event.
   • The spoiling of the village left the inhabitants destitute.
   • Historical accounts describe the spoiling of the city after the siege.

   同义词depredationdespoilmentdespoliationpillageplunderrapinesackingspoliation

• 动词，指降低某物的质量、价值或乐趣，使其变坏；也指过分溺爱、纵容某人。

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

不规则动词

1. Become unusableA2formal

   To decay or go bad, especially food.

   变质

   • 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.

   同义词decomposego badgo offperishputrefyrotsourturn

   反义词preserve

2. Ruin or destroyB1formal

   To damage or destroy something good or pleasant.

   破坏

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

   同义词blemishdamagedefacedestroyimpairmarruinshatterunderminewreck

   反义词enhanceimprovepreserveprotect

3. Indulge excessivelyB1informal

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

   溺爱

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

   同义词babycoddleindulgemollycoddleoverindulgepamper

   反义词chastendisciplinehardenpunish