evil
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/ˈiːvl/
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/ˈiːvl/
very bad and cruel, likes to hurt others
The evil witch cast a spell on the village.
邪恶的女巫对村庄施了咒语。
causing harm to people, morally wrong
Racism is an evil practice that hurts many people.
种族主义是一种伤害许多人的邪恶行为。
related to the devil or bad supernatural forces
The evil spirit haunted the old castle.
邪恶的幽灵出没于古堡之中。
very bad or unpleasant
The evil smell from the drain made everyone leave the room.
排水沟传来的恶臭让所有人都离开了房间。
bad things that happen or bad behavior
He fought against evil in the world.
他与世界上的邪恶作斗争。
bad things that cause problems in society
Poverty and crime are social evils we must fight.
贫困和犯罪是我们必须与之斗争的社会弊病。