词根:vil = cheap
来自拉丁语的vil意为cheap。
同源词:
1. revile (在背后无耻地纠缠 re(=back) + vil(=cheap))
vt.辱骂,斥责
I heard the boss reviling you in there. I'm surprised you're still standing.我听见老板在里面责骂你了,我很吃惊你居然还站着不动。
2. vile
adj.卑劣的,可耻的;卑贱的;可恶的,坏透的
vile habits/language 极坏的习惯/卑劣的语言
vile practice of bribery 可耻的受贿
vile weather 恶劣的天气
3. vilify
v.诽谤,诋毁 *ify(=make)
vilification n.诽谤,诋毁
4. villain
n.恶人,恶棍;(戏剧、小说等的)反面角色
villainous adj.恶棍的,歹毒的
villainy n.恶行;罪恶
You little villain!你这个小捣蛋!
5. villein
n.(中世纪的)家奴
villeinage n.家奴身份(制)