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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 English
spoilother
=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.

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