
Definitions
adj. morally very bad and deliberately causing harm
邪恶的;恶毒的
n. serious moral wrongdoing or something that causes great harm
邪恶;罪恶;祸害
Example
In the story, an evil wizard steals everyone's dreams.
故事里,一个邪恶的巫师偷走了所有人的梦。
Literature often explores the conflict between good and evil through characters who face difficult moral choices.
文学作品常通过面临艰难道德选择的人物,探讨善与恶的冲突。
Collocations
- good and evil
- an evil intention
- a necessary evil
Synonyms
- wicked
Antonyms
- good
Usage tip
比bad语气强得多,通常涉及严重的道德恶行。
FAQ
- What does evil mean?
- morally very bad and deliberately causing harm serious moral wrongdoing or something that causes great harm
- How is evil pronounced?
- UK /ˈiː.vəl/, US /ˈiː.vəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.