vandalize

/ˈvændəlaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈændəlˌaɪz] /ˈvændəlaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈændəlˌaɪz] /ˈvan-də-ˌlīz How to pronounce vandalize (audio)/ (ame, mw)

vandalize — verb

  • vandalizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • vandalizeshe / she / it
  • vandalizedpast simple
  • vandalizing-ing form

1. to deliberately damage or destroy things that belong to other people, such as ca

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to deliberately damage or destroy things that belong to other people, such as cars, buildings, or public facilities, often without any clear purpose.

例句

Someone vandalized the school gym by spray-painting the walls last night.

vandalize + location (physical place)

The statue in the park was vandalized, and the city had to pay a lot to fix it.

passive: was vandalized

同義詞
  • trash

    less formal; can mean to deliberately wreck a place

  • deface

    specifically about damaging the surface or appearance of something

  • destroy

    stronger and broader; does not imply the target is property

反義詞
  • protect

    to keep something safe from harm

  • preserve

    to maintain something in its original condition

文法句型

vandalize + noun phrase (object = property or place)

用法筆記

Frequently used in news reports and police statements. The verb is almost always transitive; if you need an intransitive equivalent, use "commit vandalism."

常見錯誤

❌Someone vandalised at the station.
✅Someone vandalised the station.
💡'vandalize' is transitive and must take a direct object.
❌He vandalized the document by accident.
✅He accidentally damaged the document.
💡'vandalize' implies intentional, not accidental harm.