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wickedly

UK //ˈwɪkɪdli//US //ˈwɪkɪdli//

词源

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。

adverb

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。)

同义词:evilly, maliciously, viciously, devilishly, outrageously

常见短语

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。)