
好词典

源自古英语 spillan(破坏,浪费),与古诺尔斯语 spilla 同源,最初有“杀害”之意,后演变为“使液体流出”的含义。
❶ 指液体或颗粒物质意外地从容器中流出或散落,通常是因为不小心或容器破损。
“She accidentally spills coffee on her new dress.”
(她不小心把咖啡洒在了新裙子上。)
“The toddler spills his cereal all over the floor.”
(那个小孩把麦片洒得满地都是。)
❶ 指意外流出的液体或散落的物质,通常需要清理或处理。
“There was a milk spill on the kitchen counter.”
(厨房台面上有一摊洒出来的牛奶。)
“The environmental team cleaned up the oil spill.”
(环保团队清理了漏油事故。)
spill the beans — 无意中泄露秘密或信息,通常指在不适当的场合说出本应保密的事情。
“Don't spill the beans about the birthday surprise!”
(别泄露生日惊喜的秘密!)
spill over — 指液体溢出容器,或比喻某种情况超出原有范围影响其他领域。
“The conflict may spill over into neighboring countries.”
(这场冲突可能会蔓延到邻国。)