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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jù tòu
"请不要在评论区发剧透。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A description of an important plot development in a television show, film, or book that can ruin the surprise or suspense for someone who has not yet experienced it.
"Please do not post any spoilers for the new movie on social media." - 2
A device attached to an automobile or aircraft to reduce lift or aerodynamic drag.
"The sports car features a carbon fiber rear spoiler for improved high-speed stability."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to spoil', originating from Middle English 'spoilen' (via Old French from Latin 'spoliare', meaning to strip, plunder, or rob). The modern media sense—referring to an element of a plot that reveals crucial information—emerged in the late 20th century, specifically popularized by Doug Kenney in a 1971 issue of National Lampoon magazine titled 'Spoiler'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Spoiler" is said worldwide
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Spoiler
Transliteration: /ˈspɔɪ̯lɐ/
"Verrate mir das Ende nicht, ich mag keine Spoiler."
divulgâcheur
Transliteration: /divyl.ɡa.ʃœʁ/
"Attention, ce commentaire contient un divulgâcheur majeur sur la fin du livre."
spoiler
Transliteration: /ˈspɔj.ler/
"Non fate spoiler sulla puntata di stasera!"
destripe
Transliteration: /desˈtɾipe/
"No leas el artículo si no quieres un destripe de la trama."
spoiler
Transliteration: /ˈspoj.leʁ/
"Cuidado com os spoilers antes de assistir ao filme."
स्पॉइलर
Transliteration: spoylar
"फिल्म के अंत का खुलासा करने से पहले स्पॉइलर चेतावनी दें।"
剧透
Transliteration: jù tòu
"请不要在评论区发剧透。"
스포일러
Transliteration: seupoilleo
"이번 영화는 스포일러 없이 보는 것이 좋습니다."
ネタバレ
Transliteration: netabare
"このレビューには結末のネタバレが含まれています。"
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