Definitions
n. an evil character in a story, or a cruel person
反派角色；恶棍
n. someone or something considered responsible for a problem
罪魁祸首
Example
The villain hid the stolen jewels inside a boot.
那个恶棍把偷来的珠宝藏进了一只靴子里。
Films often portray a single villain, although real social problems usually have more complex causes.
电影常常塑造一个反派，但现实社会问题的成因通常更加复杂。
Collocations
- play the villain
- the villain of the story
- the real villain
Word family
- villainous (adj.)
- villainy (n.)
Synonyms
- evildoer
Antonyms
- hero
Usage tip
常指故事中的反派；别与villa“别墅”混淆。
FAQ
- What does villain mean?
- an evil character in a story, or a cruel person someone or something considered responsible for a problem
- How is villain pronounced?
- UK /ˈvɪlən/, US /ˈvɪlən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
