noun🔗Share恶习,坏习惯。 A bad habit."Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue."暴饮暴食是一种恶习,不是美德。charactertendencymoralmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share罪恶,恶习,不良嗜好 Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs."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。lawmoralsocietygovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share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."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。animalcharacterconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share老虎钳,夹具 A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise)."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。machinetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share铅条拉拔器,铅条夹钳 A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements."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。utensilmachinearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share夹具,老虎钳 A grip or grasp."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。devicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share螺旋楼梯, 旋转楼梯 A winding or spiral staircase."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。architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share代理人,副手,代表。 One who acts in place of a superior."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。jobpositiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading