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evil

/ˈiː.vəl/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4834 in the learning path

邪恶的;恶毒的

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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.

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