spoilsport
用法要点
句型搭配
常用作可数名词,常与动词如 'be'、'act like' 或 'call someone' 连用,描述某人的行为或身份。
介词用法
常与介词 'in' 或 'at' 搭配,表示在特定场合或活动中扮演扫兴者的角色,强调情境。
语域说明
主要用于非正式或口语语境,如日常对话、社交媒体,带有轻微贬义,不适合正式书面语。
基础例句
Don't be a spoilsport and join us for the movie night.
别扫兴了,一起来参加电影之夜吧。
He always acts like a spoilsport when we plan surprises.
我们计划惊喜时,他总是表现得像个扫兴的人。
She called me a spoilsport because I didn't want to stay out late.
她叫我扫兴鬼,因为我不想在外面待到很晚。
高级例句
In team-building exercises, avoid being perceived as a spoilsport by actively participating.
在团队建设活动中,通过积极参与来避免被视为扫兴者。
The manager warned against spoilsport behavior that could demotivate the staff during celebrations.
经理警告说,在庆祝活动中要避免扫兴行为,以免打击员工士气。
Academic discussions should foster openness, not spoilsport attitudes that stifle creativity.
学术讨论应促进开放性,而非扼杀创造力的扫兴态度。
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常见错误
错误地将 'spoilsport' 拆分为两个词。正确形式是复合名词 'spoilsport',作为一个整体使用,表示扫兴者。
错误地将 'spoilsport' 用作动词。'Spoilsport' 是名词,不能直接作动词;应使用 'be a spoilsport' 或类似结构来描述行为。
近义词辨析
killjoy
'Killjoy' 与 'spoilsport' 意思相近,但更强调破坏快乐或乐趣,常用于口语,语气可能更强。
Don't be such a killjoy; let's enjoy the moment. (对比: Don't be a spoilsport; it's just a game.)
wet blanket
'Wet blanket' 是非正式用语,指使人情绪低落或冷却热情的人,比 'spoilsport' 更形象,但用法类似。
He's a real wet blanket at social gatherings. (对比: She's often a spoilsport during parties.)