vicious
/ˈvɪʃəs/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5856 in the learning path
凶猛的；残暴的
Definitions
adj. likely to attack or cause serious harm
凶猛的；残暴的
adj. deliberately cruel and intended to hurt someone
恶毒的；恶意的
Example
A vicious dog growled behind the tall metal fence.
一只凶猛的狗在高高的金属围栏后低吼。
Vicious comments on social media can damage young people's confidence and discourage participation in online discussions.
社交媒体上的恶毒评论可能损害年轻人的自信，使他们不愿参与网上讨论。
Collocations
- vicious attack
- vicious circle
- vicious rumour
- vicious comments
Word family
- viciously (adv.)
- viciousness (n.)
Synonyms
- cruel
- brutal
- savage
Antonyms
- gentle
- kind
Usage tip
vicious circle指问题互相加剧的“恶性循环”。
FAQ
- What does vicious mean?
- likely to attack or cause serious harm deliberately cruel and intended to hurt someone
- How is vicious pronounced?
- UK /ˈvɪʃəs/, US /ˈvɪʃəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
