| 单词 | seven deadlies |
| 释义 | > as lemmasseven deadlies seven deadlies n. (also with capital initials) Christian Church colloquial the seven deadly sins; also in extended use with reference to other vices or misdemeanours. ΚΠ 1830 Lady Morgan France 1829–30 I. 129 He was accustomed to say, that bad smells would be her punishment in the other world; and really I think they might suffice for any moderate iniquity, short of the ‘seven deadlies’. 1920 L. C. Douglas Wanted—Congregation v. 116 He has been taught, in the public school, that tardiness is one of the seven deadlies. 2014 Ottawa Citizen (Nexis) 8 Mar. f8 Although lust would probably have pride of place, none of the seven deadlies has been neglected. < as lemmas |
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