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Spoiler - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：plot spoiler (Spoiler)
Spoiler
/ˈspɔɪlər/
n.
when someone tells you important parts of a story before you see or read it, which can ruin the fun.
plot spoiler
➕
/plɑːt ˈspɔɪlər/
n.
A person or piece of information that reveals important plot details of a story, movie, or game, reducing the suspense or surprise for the audience.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'spoil' + '-er', meaning one who spoils.
💡 Mnemonic
Spoiler 'spoils' the story or 'spills' air for car stability.
📖 Example
Don't tell me the ending-I hate spoilers!
Don't tell me the ending-I hate spoilers!
🔗 Collocations
spoiler alert – a warning that a spoiler is about to be revealed
major spoiler – a spoiler that reveals a crucial plot point
spoiler-free review – a review that does not contain spoilers
🔄 Synonyms
plot leak (n.) – information that reveals plot details before they are officially released
spoiler alert (n.) – a warning before revealing spoilers
🚫 Antonyms
surprise (n.) – an unexpected event that is not spoiled beforehand
🌱 Derivatives
spoiler-free (adj.) – not containing any spoilers
spoilerific (adj.) – full of spoilers
📖 Cultural Story
The plot spoiler meaning emerged in 1980s online forums. The automotive spoiler was introduced in the 1960s for aerodynamics.
Meaning 2：car spoiler (Spoiler)
Spoiler
/ˈspɔɪlər/
n.
a part on the back of a fast car that changes how air flows over it, helping the car stay stable at high speeds.
car spoiler
➕
/kɑːr ˈspɔɪlər/
n.
A device attached to the rear of a car to disrupt airflow, reduce lift, and improve stability at high speeds.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The sports car has a large rear spoiler that helps it grip the road better during turns.
The sports car has a large rear spoiler that helps it grip the road better during turns.
🔗 Collocations
rear spoiler – the spoiler located at the back of a car
spoiler installation – the process of attaching a spoiler to a vehicle
carbon-fiber spoiler – a lightweight spoiler made from carbon fiber
🔄 Synonyms
rear wing (n.) – a large spoiler that resembles a wing, often found on high-performance cars
decklid spoiler (n.) – a small spoiler mounted on the trunk lid of a car
🌱 Derivatives
spoiler-equipped (adj.) – fitted with a spoiler
spoilerless (adj.) – without a spoiler
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