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vices

UK //ˈvaɪsɪz//US //ˈvaɪsɪz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'vitium',意为缺陷或错误,后经古法语 'vice' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指不良习惯或道德上的缺点,通常指那些被认为有害或不受欢迎的行为,如吸烟、酗酒等。

“Smoking and gambling are considered vices that can harm one's health and finances.”

(吸烟和赌博被视为有害健康和财务的不良习惯。)

“He struggled with his vices for years before finally overcoming them.”

(他与自己的恶习斗争多年,最终才克服了它们。)

同义词:bad habits, shortcomings, faults

常见短语

vices and virtues — 指一个人的缺点和优点,通常用于描述性格或行为的正反两面。

“The book delves into the vices and virtues of human nature.”

(这本书深入探讨了人性的缺点与优点。)