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vice

/vaɪs/

CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5879 in the learning path

恶习;不道德行为

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Definitions

n. a bad habit or morally wrong behaviour

恶习;不道德行为

n. a tool that holds an object firmly between two jaws

台钳;老虎钳

Example

Eating too much chocolate is my only vice.

吃太多巧克力是我唯一的坏习惯。

Excessive consumption is sometimes viewed as a personal vice rather than a consequence of social pressures.

过度消费有时被视为个人恶习,而非社会压力造成的结果。

Collocations

  • a minor vice
  • vice and virtue
  • a bench vice

Antonyms

  • virtue

Usage tip

台钳在美式英语中拼作vise;副主席中的vice-是前缀。

FAQ

What does vice mean?
a bad habit or morally wrong behaviour a tool that holds an object firmly between two jaws
How is vice pronounced?
UK /vaɪs/, US /vaɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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