vicious

🇬🇧 UK/'viʃәs/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Violent, cruel, and aggressive; deeply immoral or depraved

凶残的,恶毒的;邪恶的,堕落的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
viciousother
=vicious

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The vicious attack by the dog resulted in serious injuries.

  • 2.

    She was caught in a vicious cycle of debt and poverty.

  • 3.

    The vicious rumours damaged his reputation irreparably.

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