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villainy

/ˈvɪləni/

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1 · noun

wicked or criminal behavior

恶行；邪恶行为

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The play reveals the villainy behind the merchant's polished manners.

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戏剧揭露了那名商人彬彬有礼的外表下隐藏的恶行。

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