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源自中古英语 vil,借自古法语 vil(意为“卑贱的”),最终源于拉丁语 vilis(意为“廉价的、低劣的”)。
❶ 形容事物极其恶劣、令人厌恶或卑鄙无耻,常用于强调负面特质或行为。
“He was known for his vile temper and cruel words.”
(他以恶劣的脾气和刻薄的言语闻名。)
“The food had a vile smell that made everyone leave the room.”
(食物散发出令人作呕的气味,让所有人都离开了房间。)
vile language — 指粗俗、侮辱性或极具攻击性的言语,常用于描述骂人或恶意中伤的话。
“He was fired for using vile language in the workplace.”
(他因在工作场所使用污言秽语而被解雇。)