evil

名词

UK/ˈiː.vəl/
US/ˈiː.vəl/

定义 evil 名词

  1. B2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    something that is profoundly bad and harmful, often causing suffering or destruction.

    邪恶的事物;罪恶的行为;祸害;灾难

    • Every newly appointed leader tends to attribute all past wrongdoings to their predecessor.

      每位新上任的领导者往往会将所有过去的过错归咎于前任。

    • Drug addiction stands as a significant societal evil in contemporary times.

      药物成瘾是当代社会的重大祸害。

    • Pursuing military action was considered the lesser evil in the pursuit of lasting peace.

      追求军事行动被认为是实现持久和平的较小邪恶。

形容词

UK/ˈiː.vəl/
US/ˈiː.vəl/

定义 evil 形容词

  1. B2

    morally corrupt, wicked, or extremely unpleasant; indicating a very bad character.

    道德败坏的;邪恶的,恶毒的;令人厌恶的

    • An evil dictator ruled with cruelty and oppression.

      一位邪恶的独裁者以残酷和压迫的方式统治。

    • These individuals are truly evil in their actions and intentions.

      这些人在他们的行动和意图中确实是邪恶的。

    • He displayed an evil grin.

      他露出了一个邪恶的笑容。

  2. describing weather or a smell that is extremely unpleasant, causing discomfort or disgust.

    (天气或气味)令人厌恶的;难闻的

成语

  • the evil eye

    A gaze believed to possess the power to inflict injury or misfortune upon someone.

    恶魔的眼神(据说能带来呆运)

    She felt a chill, as if she was being watched by the evil eye.

    她感到一阵寒意,仿佛被邪恶之眼注视着。