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vices

/ˈvaɪsɪz/

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noun

恶习，坏习惯。

Examples :

"Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue."

暴饮暴食是一种恶习，不是美德。

character tendency moral mind

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noun

罪恶，恶习，不良嗜好

Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs.

Examples :

"The city's strict laws prohibit many vices, including gambling and prostitution. "

这个城市有严格的法律，禁止很多罪恶行为，包括赌博和卖淫。

law moral society government police

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noun

恶癖，劣习

A defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness.

Examples :

"The horse's vices, including biting and kicking, made it too dangerous for inexperienced riders. "

这匹马的一些恶癖，比如爱咬人和踢人，使得它对没有经验的骑手来说太危险了。

animal character condition

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noun

老虎钳，夹具

A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise).

Examples :

"The carpenter secured the wood in one of the vices before sawing it. "

木匠先把木头用一个老虎钳固定住，然后再锯。

machine technical utility

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noun

铅条拉拔器，铅条夹钳

A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.

Examples :

"The stained-glass artist carefully pulled the lead through the vices, shaping it into the perfect came for the window panel. "

这位彩色玻璃艺术家小心地用铅条拉拔器拉动铅条，将其塑造成适合窗格的完美铅条夹。

utensil machine architecture

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noun

夹具，老虎钳

A grip or grasp.

Examples :

"The strong vices held the heavy crate securely in place. "

坚固的夹具牢牢地固定住了那个沉重的板条箱。

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noun

螺旋楼梯，旋转楼梯

A winding or spiral staircase.

Examples :

"The old lighthouse had vices leading to the top, allowing visitors to climb and enjoy the view. "

那座古老的灯塔里有螺旋楼梯通往顶部，游客可以攀登上去欣赏风景。

architecture building

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noun

代理人，副手，代表。

One who acts in place of a superior.

Examples :

"Because the president was traveling, the vice president oversaw the meeting. "

因为总统出差，所以由副总统主持了会议。

job position government