vicious

US /ˈvɪʃ.əs/
UK /ˈvɪʃ.əs/
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1.

恶毒的, 凶残的, 残忍的

deliberately cruel or violent

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The dog gave him a vicious bite.
那只狗给了他一口恶毒的咬伤。
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He launched a vicious attack on his opponent.
他对对手发动了恶毒的攻击。
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brutalsavagefiercecruelmalicious
2.

恶性, 严重, 剧烈

denoting a problem or situation that is very bad or severe

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The company is caught in a vicious cycle of debt.
公司陷入了恶性债务循环。
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The economy is facing a vicious downturn.
经济正面临严重的衰退。
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severeharshfierceintenseextreme
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vicious circle