unspoiled
/ˌʌnˈspɔɪld/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈspɔɪld/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈspȯi(-ə)ld -ˈspȯi(-ə)lt/ (ame, mw)
unspoiled — 形容詞
- unspoiledpositive
- more unspoiledcomparative
- most unspoiledsuperlative
1. still in its original, natural state because human activity has not damaged or d
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
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
Shanti bought a small house in an unspoiled fishing village on the northern coast.
Shanti 在北部海岸一座未受破壞的小漁村買了一棟房子。
Parts of the island remain unspoiled simply because there are no roads leading to them.
島上的某些區域之所以保持原始風貌，純粹是因為沒有道路通往那些地方。
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
2. not harmed or made less pleasant by something that could have had a negative eff
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
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。
Her childhood memories of summers at the lake remained unspoiled even decades later.
她對童年夏天在湖畔度過的回憶，即使數十年後依然沒有褪色。
The beauty of the wedding ceremony stayed unspoiled despite the microphone breaking halfway through.
儘管麥克風在中途故障，婚禮的美麗氣氛依然沒有受到影響。
- unaffected
similar meaning but does not imply beauty or pleasantness; more neutral
- undamaged
focuses on physical or concrete harm rather than abstract negative effects
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
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
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。
Marta's unspoiled nature made her easy to like — she never acted superior to anyone.
Marta 謙遜的個性讓她很討人喜歡——她從不擺出高人一等的姿態。
Growing up in a small town kept Asher unspoiled by big-city competitiveness.
在小鎮長大，讓 Asher 保持樸實，不受大城市競爭文化的影響。
- 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
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
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
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)
Felipe found a piece of unspoiled cheese at the very back of the refrigerator.
Felipe 在冰箱最深處找到了一塊尚未變質的起司。
The vegetables from grandmother's garden stayed unspoiled much longer than anything from the supermarket.
奶奶菜園裡種的蔬菜比超市買的耐放許多，久久都不會壞。
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.