spoil
UK/spɒil/US
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Definitions
v.
To damage or ruin something; to overindulge a child; (of food) to become rotten
损坏；破坏；溺爱；（食物）变质
n.
Goods or valuables seized by force, especially in war (usually spoils)
战利品；赃物；掠夺物
Root Breakdown
Native Englishspoilother
=spoil
Common Collocations
- 1.spoil the fun扫兴/败兴
- 2.spoiled child被宠坏的孩子
- 3.spoil for choice选择太多难以取舍
- 4.go bad/spoil（食物）变质/腐坏
Example Sentences
- 1.
The rain completely spoiled our plans for a picnic in the park.
- 2.
Don't leave the milk out too long or it will spoil.
- 3.
Grandparents often love to spoil their grandchildren with gifts and treats.