vicious
adjective uk/ˈvɪʃ.əs/ us/ˈvɪʃ.əs/
C2 邪恶的;恶毒的;凶暴的
Vicious people or actions show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly.
a vicious thug 凶残的暴徒
a vicious dog 恶狗
The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen. 警方说这是他们所见过的最为残暴的袭击之一。
He gave her a vicious look. 他恶狠狠地瞪了她一眼。
C2 严重的;剧烈的，恶毒的
used to describe an object, condition, or remark that causes great physical or emotional pain
a large collection of vicious medieval torture instruments 收藏的大量中世纪的酷刑刑具
a vicious lie/accusation/rumour 恶意的谎言／指控／谣言
I have a vicious headache. 我头疼得厉害。
- More examples
- They were the victims of a vicious racist attack.
- These otters are particularly vicious beasties, with very sharp teeth.
- He was set upon by a vicious dog.
- The insurance business suffered from a vicious cycle of boom and bust.
- He was subjected to the most vicious calumny, but he never complained and never sued.