spoilt

• 形容一个人，尤指孩子，被溺爱、要什么有什么，因而行为任性、缺乏教养；也形容事物被损坏或变质。

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.

   被宠坏的

   • 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.

   同义词spoiled

2. Food gone badA2formal

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

   变质的

   • 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.

   同义词baddecayedmoldymouldyoffputridrancidrottensourspoiledstaleturned

   反义词ediblefresh

3. Damaged or ruinedB2formal

   Affected by something that mars or prevents growth or prosperity.

   被损坏的

   • 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.

   同义词blemisheddamageddestroyedimpairedmarredruinedwrecked

   反义词intactpreservedprotectedunharmedunspoiled

• 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