spoiling

• 指使某物变坏、腐烂或受损的过程；也指因溺爱而惯坏某人，或因过度关照而破坏其本性。

A noun referring to the process of something becoming damaged, decayed, or ruined, or the act of causing damage or harm to something.

不可数

1. Process of decayB1formal

   The natural process by which food or organic matter becomes unfit for consumption due to bacterial or fungal growth.

   腐败

   • The spoiling of the fruit was accelerated by the warm weather.
   • Proper refrigeration can slow down the spoiling of dairy products.
   • The spoiling of the meat was evident from its foul odor.

   同义词decaydecompositionputrefactionspoilage

2. Act of damagingB2formal

   The act of causing damage, harm, or ruin to something, often by excessive indulgence or neglect.

   损坏

   • The spoiling of the child's character was due to constant pampering.
   • The spoiling of the artwork was a result of improper handling.
   • The spoiling of the surprise ruined the entire event.

   同义词damagingwrecking

   反义词conservationpreservationprotection

• 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