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vice

UK /vaɪs/US /vaɪs/

词源

源自拉丁语'vitium'(缺陷/过错),经由古法语'vice'进入英语。前缀用法来自拉丁语'vice'(代替)。

noun

❶ 指不道德或有问题的行为习惯,通常涉及酗酒、赌博等不良嗜好,带有负面评价意味。

“Gambling is a vice that can ruin families.”

(赌博是可能毁掉家庭的恶习。)

“The city was known for its vices like prostitution and drugs.”

(这座城市以卖淫和吸毒等恶习闻名。)

❶ 指机械装置中的老虎钳等夹持工具,用于固定工件以便加工或修理。

“He tightened the metal pipe in the bench vice.”

(他把金属管固定在台钳上。)

“The carpenter used a vice to hold the wooden plank steady.”

(木匠用虎钳固定住木板。)

同义词:sin, weakness, failing, fault, clamp

prefix

❶ 作为前缀表示'副'、'代理'的意思,用于职位名称前表示第二负责人。

“She was promoted to vice president of the company.”

(她被提升为公司副总裁。)

“The vice principal will handle discipline issues.”

(副校长将处理纪律问题。)

同义词:deputy, assistant, secondary

常见短语

vice versa — 拉丁语短语,表示'反之亦然',用于说明前后情况可以互相调换或反向成立。

“Cats dislike dogs and vice versa.”

(猫不喜欢狗,反之亦然。)