malevolent
Significado: Having or showing a wish to do evil to others; deliberately harmful or hostile.
Malevolent implies intentional ill will and a desire to cause harm. It is stronger and more deliberate than 'malicious' and carries a somewhat literary or dramatic quality. It is often used to describe fictional villains, dark forces, or people with sinister intentions. It collocates with 'intent,' 'gaze,' 'force,' 'presence,' and 'spirit.'
Ejemplos
- The villain's malevolent gaze sent a chill through the audience. 反派恶毒的目光让观众不寒而栗。La mirada malévola del villano provocó un escalofrío en el público.悪役の邪悪な視線が観客に寒気を走らせました。악역의 사악한 시선이 관객들에게 한기를 느끼게 했습니다.
- Some conspiracy theories attribute malevolent intent to institutions that are merely incompetent. 一些阴谋论将恶意归咎于那些仅仅是无能的机构。Algunas teorías conspirativas atribuyen intenciones malévolas a instituciones que simplemente son incompetentes.一部の陰謀論は、単に無能な機関に悪意ある意図を帰しています。일부 음모론은 단지 무능한 기관에 악의적인 의도를 부여합니다.
- The play explores the malevolent influence of unchecked ambition on those who seek power. 该剧探讨了不受约束的野心对追逐权力者的恶毒影响。La obra explora la malévola influencia de la ambición desmedida en quienes buscan el poder.その劇は、歯止めのない野心が権力を追い求める者たちに及ぼす邪悪な影響を探求しています。그 연극은 견제받지 않는 야망이 권력을 추구하는 자들에게 미치는 사악한 영향을 탐구합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, media, general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin malevolens (wishing ill), from male (badly, ill) and volens, present participle of velle (to wish). Used in English since the early 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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