
spoiled
词源
源自中古英语 'spoilen',来自古法语 'espoillier',最终源于拉丁语 'spoliare',意为'掠夺'或'损坏'。
adjective
❶ 形容被宠坏的人,通常指因过度纵容而变得自私或无理取闹,多用于描述孩子或行为不成熟的人。
“The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get the toy he wanted.”
(这个被宠坏的孩子因为没得到想要的玩具而大发脾气。)
“She acts like a spoiled princess who always expects special treatment.”
(她表现得像个被宠坏的公主,总是期待特殊待遇。)
❶ 指食物等因存放不当而变质、腐败,无法安全食用或使用。
“The milk smells bad - it must be spoiled.”
(牛奶闻起来坏了——肯定是变质了。)
“We had to throw away the spoiled meat because it was no longer safe to eat.”
(我们不得不扔掉变质的肉,因为它已经不能安全食用了。)
常见短语
spoiled for choice — 形容有太多好的选择而难以决定,通常用于购物或做决定时的场景。
“With so many delicious desserts on the menu, I'm spoiled for choice.”
(菜单上有这么多美味的甜点,我简直挑花了眼。)
spoiled brat — 指被过度溺爱而行为恶劣的孩子,带有贬义,形容其自私和不懂感恩。
“That spoiled brat always demands expensive gifts from his parents.”
(那个被宠坏的小鬼总是向父母索要昂贵的礼物。)