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vicious

/vɪʃəs/

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1 · adjective

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

凶狠的；恶毒的

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The dog gave a vicious bite when it was cornered.
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那只狗被逼到角落后狠狠咬了一口。
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Pronunciation: /vɪʃəs/

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