evil /ˈi:vl/ I. adj. 1.坏的，邪恶的：an evil reputation 坏名声 The bad man was punished for his evil acts. 这个坏蛋因其恶行而受到惩处。2.倒霉的：She knew that the evil day could not be long postponed. 她知道倒霉的日子快到了。 ‖II. n. 1.［u］罪恶，灾难: Love of money is the root of all evil. 迷恋金钱是万恶之源。2.［c］具体的坏事: War always brings many evils. 战争总是导致许多灾难。