单词 | spoiler |
释义 | spoiler/ˈspɔɪlə /noun 1A person or thing that spoils something: it is a sad thing that so many so-called book lovers are book spoilers...
1.1(Especially in a political context) a person who obstructs or prevents an opponent’s success while having no chance of winning a contest themselves: he is perceived as a genuine factor in the presidential election, a certified political spoiler...
1.2A news story published to divert attention from and reduce the impact of a similar item published elsewhere: the paper ran a spoiler 1.3A description of an important plot development in a television show, film, or book which if previously known may reduce surprise or suspense for a first-time viewer or reader.Either stop putting spoilers in your featurettes or plaster a huge spoiler warning at the beginning....
2A flap on the wing of an aircraft which can be projected in order to create drag and so reduce speed. 2.1A structure on a motor vehicle intended to improve roadholding when travelling at very high speeds.So he removed the boot spoiler which was on the 7 - Series....
3An electronic device for preventing unauthorized copying of sound recordings by means of a disruptive signal inaudible on the original. Rhymes |
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