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单词 spoil
释义
spoilspoil /spɔɪl/ ●●● S3 verb Etymology Verb Table Collocations 1RUIN something [transitive] to have a bad effect on something so that it is not attractive, enjoyable, useful, etc.:  We didn’t let the rain spoil our day. I don’t want to spoil the surprise. Mom got home early, which spoiled everything (=completely ruined our plan).2DECAY [intransitive] to start to decay:  Most of the food in the refrigerator had spoiled.3TREAT TOO KINDLY [transitive] to give a child whatever they want or let them do what they want, often with the result that they behave badly:  His grandparents spoil him rotten.4TREAT KINDLY [transitive] to take care of or treat someone in a way that is too kind or generous:  Roses? You’re spoiling me, Bill. Spoil yourself and select the deluxe package.5MADE TO EXPECT QUALITY [transitive usually passive] to make someone get used to something good, with the result that he or she does not like experiencing or getting anything less good:  We’ve been spoiled by all the good restaurants around here.6VOTING [transitive] social studies, politics to mark a ballot wrongly so that your vote is not included7spoil your appetite to eat something before a meal, with the result that you do not feel hungry and don’t want or enjoy your meal8be spoiling for a fight/argument to be very eager to fight or argue with someone[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French espoillier, from Latin spoliare to strip, rob] see also spoiler, spoils
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