1530s, "one who robs or plunders," agent noun from spoil (v.). Meaning "one who mars another's chance at victory" is attested from 1950 in U.S. politics, perhaps from boxing. Aeronautics sense is from 1928, because the flap thwarts the "lift" on the plane; transferred to structures serving a similar purpose on speedboats (1957) and motor vehicles (1963). Meaning "information about the plot of a movie, etc., which might 'spoil' it for one who has not seen it" is attested by 1982.
雙語例句
1. I was a talentless spoiler. If I couldn't be good, why should they?
我是個無能的搗亂分子。如果我做不好，他們有什么理由表現(xiàn)好呢？
來自柯林斯例句
2. We could use pressure to make sure that Syria doesn't play the role of spoiler in the region.
我們可以施加壓力來確保敘利亞不在該地區(qū)扮演破壞分子的角色。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Aero - tuned rear spoiler: Reduces lift, creates vacuum to maximize airflow through helmet.