单词 | vicious |
释义 | vicious vicious /ˈvɪʃ.əs/ adjective C2 describes people or actions that show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly: » a vicious thug» a vicious dog» The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen.» He gave her a vicious look.Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyC2 describes an object, condition, or remark that causes great physical or emotional pain: » a large collection of vicious medieval torture instruments» I've got a vicious headache.» Make sure you wrap up warmly - there's a vicious (= extremely strong and unpleasant) wind out there.» a vicious lie/accusation/rumourThesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyviciously /-li/ adverbThesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyviciousness /-nəs/ noun [U] Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badly • • • Extra Examples:» They were the victims of a vicious racist attack.» These otters are particularly vicious beasties, with very sharp teeth.» He was set upon by a vicious dog.» The insurance business suffered from a vicious cycle of boom and bust.» He was subjected to the most vicious calumny, but he never complained and never sued. |
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