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I . spoil <spoilt, spoilt Am: spoiled, spoiled> [spɔɪl] VB trans

1. spoil (ruin):

spoil

2. spoil child:

spoil

mimar

II . spoil <spoilt, spoilt Am: spoiled, spoiled> [spɔɪl] VB intr

spoil

Usage examples with spoil

too many cooks spoil the broth prov

panela que muitos mexem, ou sai sem sal ou sai salgada demais prov

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English

Passengers claimed that though advertisements certainly generate revenue for the railways, they spoil the charm and beauty of the train. en.wikipedia.org

She was angry as she did not want to have people perceive her as spoiled, rich, or glamorous. en.wikipedia.org

The most direct effect on wildlife is destruction or displacement of species in areas of excavation and spoil piling. en.wikipedia.org

The site of the mine and its spoil heaps remain. en.wikipedia.org

In some areas, unvegetated spoil piles continue to erode even 50 to 65 years after mining. en.wikipedia.org

Each pit has a spoil heap nearby, usually in the shape of a crescent on the downhill side of the pit. en.wikipedia.org

The spoil heap of excavated soil can be 50cm 0 across and 12cm 0 high. en.wikipedia.org

So, however hard he labors to save the world, he is just going to go on defiling and spoiling it. en.wikipedia.org

It spoils you they know more about it than me. en.wikipedia.org

There is evidence of old pits in the surrounding woods, and several old spoil heaps. en.wikipedia.org

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