unspoiled

unspoiled — 形容詞

1. still in its original, natural state because human activity has not damaged or d

1.形容詞B1
釋義

原始未破壞的

自然環境未經人為改變

still in its original, natural state because human activity has not damaged or developed it, used especially of landscapes, beaches, forests, and historic towns

例句

The hiking trail runs through an unspoiled forest where deer and eagles still live.

這條健行步道穿越一片未受破壞的森林,那裡還有鹿和老鷹棲息。

Visitors come from many countries to see the unspoiled coastline before any hotels are built.

來自許多國家的遊客紛紛前來欣賞這條尚未開發飯店的海岸線。

collocation: unspoiled coastline / unspoiled landscape

同義詞
  • pristine

    emphasises perfect, original condition, often of a place that has never been touched

  • untouched

    suggests complete absence of human contact, slightly stronger than unspoiled

  • unspoilt

    British English spelling; identical meaning

反義詞
  • spoiled

    damaged or made less beautiful by human activity

  • developed

    built on, with roads, hotels, or houses added

用法筆記

Most frequent in descriptions of natural scenery. The opposite is 'spoiled' (e.g., 'a spoiled view') or 'built-up'.

常見錯誤

The unspoiled cake was still on the table.
The untouched cake was still on the table.
💡'unspoiled' for food is possible but less common; use 'untouched' for food that nobody has eaten.

2. not harmed or made less pleasant by something that could have had a negative eff

2.形容詞B2
釋義

未受影響的

未被負面因素破壞品質

not harmed or made less pleasant by something that could have had a negative effect

例句

Hamza's joy at winning was unspoiled by a small mistake early in the race.

Hamza 贏得比賽的喜悅並未因為比賽初期的一個小失誤而受到影響。

pattern: unspoiled by + noun phrase

The evening party was unspoiled by the drizzle because guests gathered under the wooden shelter.

那場晚宴並未因毛毛雨而掃興,因為賓客們都聚集在木棚下。

同義詞
  • unaffected

    similar meaning but does not imply beauty or pleasantness; more neutral

  • undamaged

    focuses on physical or concrete harm rather than abstract negative effects

反義詞
  • spoiled

    ruined or made less enjoyable by something

  • marred

    slightly more formal; having a flaw or blemish

文法句型

unspoiled by [something]

用法筆記

Commonly appears in the pattern 'unspoiled by + [thing that might cause harm].' The subject is usually an experience, event, memory, or quality.

3. not made arrogant, rude, or unpleasant by too much praise, success, or wealth; r

3.形容詞B2
釋義

謙遜的

未因成功或寵愛而驕傲

not made arrogant, rude, or unpleasant by too much praise, success, or wealth; remaining modest and considerate of others

例句

Despite becoming a famous singer at age nineteen, Yael remained unspoiled by the attention.

儘管 Yael 在十九歲時就成為知名歌手,她並未因為受到關注而變得驕傲。

pattern: unspoiled by + success/fame/wealth

The wealthy family's children were surprisingly unspoiled — they shared their toys and thanked everyone.

那個有錢人家的孩子們出奇地謙遜——他們會分享玩具,也會向每個人道謝。

同義詞
  • modest

    focuses on not boasting; more commonly used

  • humble

    suggests a low opinion of one's own importance; stronger than unspoiled

  • down-to-earth

    informal; practical and without pretension

反義詞
  • spoiled

    behaving badly because one has been given everything one wants

  • arrogant

    behaving as if one is better or more important than others

文法句型

unspoiled by [success/praise/wealth]

用法筆記

Describes a person's character, not their behaviour in a single situation. The opposite ('spoiled') is far more common and usually describes children who are given everything they want.

4. still fresh and in good condition, not having decayed or gone bad, said especial

4.形容詞B1
釋義

未變質的

食物尚未腐敗變質

still fresh and in good condition, not having decayed or gone bad, said especially of food or perishable items

例句

The apples stayed unspoiled for two weeks in the cool, dark cellar.

那些蘋果在陰涼黑暗的地窖裡放了兩週都沒有變質。

We checked the milk and confirmed it was still unspoiled before breakfast.

我們檢查了牛奶,確定還沒壞掉才當早餐喝。

collocation: still unspoiled (of food)

同義詞
  • fresh

    the most common word for food that has not spoiled; unspoiled sounds more formal

  • edible

    safe to eat, not necessarily fresh or tasty

反義詞
  • spoiled

    food that has decayed and is no longer safe to eat

  • rotten

    stronger than spoiled; suggests visible decay and bad smell

用法筆記

Far less common than synonyms like 'fresh' or 'not gone bad.' This sense overlaps with the everyday meaning of 'spoiled' (food that has gone bad) but is used in the negative.