villain
US /ˈvɪl.ən/
UK /ˈvɪl.ən/
1.
反派, 恶棍
a character in a play, film, or story who is evil and causes problems for the main character
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The superhero finally defeated the villain.
超级英雄最终击败了反派。
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Every good story needs a compelling villain.
每个好故事都需要一个引人入胜的反派。
2.
罪犯, 祸首
a person who is guilty or responsible for a crime or misdeed
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The police are still searching for the villain who committed the robbery.
警方仍在搜捕实施抢劫的罪犯。
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He was portrayed as the villain in the whole scandal.
他在整个丑闻中被描绘成罪魁祸首。