
好词典

源自中古英语 wikke(邪恶的)+-ly(副词后缀),最早可追溯至古英语 wicca(巫师),与‘witch’同源。
❶ 形容行为极其恶劣或道德败坏,常用于描述故意作恶或违反道德的行为方式。
“He smiled wickedly before pulling the prank.”
(他恶作剧前露出了邪恶的笑容。)
“The villain laughed wickedly as he revealed his plan.”
(反派揭示计划时发出阴险的笑声。)
❶ 非正式用法中表示极度或夸张的程度,带有幽默或赞叹的语气。
“This dessert is wickedly delicious!”
(这个甜点好吃到离谱!)
“She plays the piano wickedly well.”
(她钢琴弹得简直神乎其技。)
wickedly smart — 形容某人聪明到令人惊叹的程度,通常带有敬佩或调侃的语气。
“Her solution to the problem was wickedly smart.”
(她解决问题的办法聪明得让人咋舌。)