evil noun ⇨evil (the forces of evil)⇨disgrace1 (the evils of drugs)evil adj. ⇨evil
evil
noun
evil ♦︎ sin ♦︎ wrong ♦︎ wickedness ♦︎ immorality ♦︎ viceThese are all words for morally bad behaviour, or a force that causes bad things to happen.这些词均表示恶行、邪恶。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to do evil / wrong◆to turn (away) from evil / sin / wickedness◆a life of evil / sin / wickedness / vice■evil [uncountable] a force that causes bad things to happen; morally bad behaviour邪恶；罪恶；恶行◆The film is about the eternal struggle between good and evil.这部影片讲的是善与恶之间永不休止的斗争。◆He believed he could rid the world of the forces of evil.他相信他可以铲除世间的邪恶势力。◆Humans have the capacity to do more evil than any other species on earth.与地球上的其他物种相比，人类作恶的能力更大。OPPgood ⇨ morality■sin [uncountable] (ratherformal) behaviour that involves breaking a religious or moral law罪行，犯罪（违反宗教戒律或道德规范的行为）◆Believers are called on to turn away from sin and embrace a life of prayer.信徒被要求远离罪恶，奉行祷告。■wrong [uncountable] behaviour that is not honest or morally acceptable不义行为；欺骗行径；邪恶◆Children must be taught the difference between right and wrong.必须教儿童分辨是非。◆Her son can do no wrong in her eyes.在她眼里，她的儿子不可能做坏事。◆I see no wrong in taking a little time off.我认为歇一小会儿没什么不妥。ⓘ In this meaning, wrong is nearly always used in the phrases do/see no wrong and right and wrong.表达此义时，wrong几乎总是用于短语do/see no wrong和right and wrong。OPPright ⇨ morality see also wrong ⇨ wrongadj.4■wickedness [uncountable] morally bad behaviour, especially when it has no reason except sb's pleasure in being bad（尤指以作恶为乐事的人的）恶行，恶习◆They started to beat me for no reason except sheer wickedness.他们开始打我，不为别的，就是恶毒成性。■immorality / /ˌɪməˈræləti/ / [uncountable, countable] (ratherformal) behaviour, especially sexual behaviour, that does not follow accepted standards（尤指性行为）放荡，淫荡◆For him, the besetting sins of the age were greed and sexual immorality.对于他来说，那个年代为祸甚大的罪恶是贪婪和放荡。OPPmorality ⇨ morality see also immoral ⇨ wrongadj.4■vice [uncountable] (especially journalism尤用于新闻) evil or immoral behaviour恶行；不道德行为◆The film ended most satisfactorily: vice punished and virtue rewarded.这部影片的结尾皆大欢喜：邪恶受到惩治，美德得到褒奖。ⓘ In journalism and other more informal contexts vice usually refers to activities such as sex, taking drugs, drinking alcohol and gambling(= playing games of chance for money).在新闻报道和其他较非正式语境下，vice通常涉及性、吸毒、酗酒和赌博等行为。OPPvirtue ⇨ morality
disgrace1
noun
It's a national disgrace.这是国家的耻辱。bring disgrace on your family使你的家人蒙羞disgrace ♦︎ crime ♦︎ evil ♦︎ abomination ♦︎ iniquityThese are all words for a bad or immoral person, thing or action.这些词均表示恶人、恶事、恶行。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆It's a disgrace / crime.◆It's a disgrace / crime to do sth.■disgrace / /dɪsˈgreɪs/ / [singular] a person, thing or act that is so bad that the people connected with them/it should feel ashamed令人感到耻辱的人（或事情、行为）◆The state of our roads is a national disgrace.我们的道路状况是国家的耻辱。◆That sort of behaviour is a disgrace to the legal profession.那种行为是法律界的耻辱。◆It's a disgrace that(= it is very wrong that) they are paid so little.他们的报酬如此微薄，太不像话了。 see also disgraceful ⇨ outrageous■crime [singular] (informal) an act that you strongly disapprove of不道德的行为；罪过◆It's a crime to waste so much money.如此挥霍简直是罪过。ⓘ In this meaning, crime is always used in the expression It's a crime.... * crime表达此义时总是用于It's a crime ...结构。 see also criminal ⇨ outrageous■evil [countable, usually plural] (formal) a wicked or harmful thing; the bad effect of sth害处；坏处；弊端◆We were warned against the evils of drugs.我们被告诫过毒品的害处。◆They hardly mentioned such social evils as racism and sexism.他们几乎没有提到种族歧视和性别歧视等社会弊端。ⓘ Evils is most often used in the patterns the evils of... and social evils. * evils最常用于the evils of ...和social evils结构。■abomination / /əˌbɒmɪˈneɪʃn; NAmEəˌbɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/ [countable] (formal) a thing or act that strongly offends people's sense of morality, religion or good taste令人憎恨的事情；可恶的行为◆A strict Puritan, he regarded all theatres and play acting as an abomination.作为一名纯粹的清教徒，他把所有剧院和戏剧表演都看作可恶的事物。◆The building was described as 'a concrete abomination masquerading as a hotel'.那座建筑被描述为“乔装成旅馆的令人憎恶的混凝土结构”。■iniquity /ɪˈnɪkwəti/ / [uncountable, countable] (formal) the fact of being very unfair or wrong; sth that is very unfair or wrong很不公正，十分错误，很不正当（的事）◆the iniquity of racial prejudice种族偏见的罪恶◆the iniquities of the criminal justice system刑法体制的不公正之处
evil
adjective
evil ♦︎ wicked ♦︎ bad ♦︎ dark ♦︎ satanic ♦︎ base ♦︎ demonic ♦︎ sinfulThese words all describe cruel or morally bad people or behaviour.这些词均表示恶毒的、邪恶的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an evil / a wicked / a bad / a sinful man / woman / person / life / act / thought◆an evil / a wicked / a bad character◆an evil / a wicked / a base / a sinful creature◆an evil / a wicked demon◆a wicked / bad child◆an evil / a wicked / a bad / a dark / a sinful deed◆an evil / a wicked crime◆an evil / a bad / a satanic influence◆an evil / a bad omen◆evil / dark / demonic forces / powers■evil(of people or actions) very bad; showing great enjoyment in hurting or killing others; connected with the Devil（人或行为）邪恶的；恶毒的；恶魔的◆He gave an evil laugh.他邪恶地大笑。◆In his speech he described the evil effects of racism.他在演讲中描述了种族主义的恶劣影响。◆It was an ancient charm to ward off evil spirits.这是古代驱赶邪灵的一种做法。OPPgood ⇨ good5■wicked(of people or actions) very bad; showing great enjoyment in being bad and hurting others（人或行为）邪恶的；恶毒的◆She despised herself for being selfish, even wicked.她因自私甚至邪恶而鄙视自己。◆That was a wicked thing to do!那可是伤天害理的事！◆The wicked witch casts a spell on the princess.邪恶的女巫给公主施了魔咒。OPPgood ⇨ good5NOTE辨析 Evil or wicked?These are both very strong words to describe people and actions that are very bad: they should be used with great care. Evil is stronger than wicked. Wickedness is bad behaviour, caused by sb's pleasure in being bad, and it is basically a human characteristic. Evil is a force outside a person that makes them do bad things, and is often connected with the Devil. A wicked person enjoys being bad and hurting other people's feelings. An evil person enjoys hurting people physically and does not even consider their feelings. Children, witches and stepmothers are wicked, especially in children's stories. Spirits, forces, monsters, killers and masterminds are evil, especially in stories for adults and popular news reports.这两个词的语气都很强烈，应慎用。evil比wicked语气更强。wickedness指恶行，由那些本性就是以作恶为乐的人所为，与人的劣根性有关。evil指驱使人去做坏事的外部力量，常与恶魔有关。wicked指喜欢做坏事并伤害他人感情，evil指喜欢伤害他人身体而根本不考虑他们的感受。wicked可描述人，搭配的词有child、witch和stepmother，尤见于童话故事；evil可搭配的词有spirit、force、monster、killer和mastermind，尤见于成人小说和大众新闻。■badcriminal or morally unacceptable犯罪的；不道德的◆The hero gets to shoot all the bad guys.主人公得以击毙所有坏蛋。◆He said I must have done something bad to deserve it.他说我肯定是罪有应得。OPPgood ⇨ good5■darkevil or frightening邪恶的；阴险的；凶恶的◆There was a darker side to his nature.他本性中有阴险的一面。◆There are dark forces at work here.这里有邪恶力量作祟。■satanic ( Satanic) /səˈtænɪk, NAmE alsoseɪˈtænɪk/ connected with the worship of the Devil崇拜撒旦的◆There was no evidence of satanic rituals.没有证据表明有人组织崇拜撒旦的仪式。■base (formal) not having moral principles or rules卑鄙的；不道德的◆He acted from base motives.他的行为动机卑鄙。■demonic /diˈmɒnɪk; NAmEdiˈmɑːnɪk/ connected with, or like, an evil spirit恶魔的；魔鬼般的◆This was a society in which demonic possession was greatly feared.在这个社会里人们都对魔鬼附身怀有极大的恐惧。■sinful (formal) morally wrong; against the rules of a religion不道德的；违背教义的；有罪的◆He tried to keep his sinful thoughts to himself.他想方设法不让别人知晓他那些邪恶的想法。