新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

vice

英  [vaɪs]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • vices

    1[C 可数名词] 不良习惯

    A vice is a habit that is regarded as a weakness in someone's character, but not usually as a serious fault.

    双语例句

    例:

    His only vice is to get drunk on champagne after concluding a successful piece of business.

    他唯一的不良习惯就是在成功做成一笔生意之后大喝香槟而醉。

    2[U 不可数名词] (尤指与色情、卖淫等有关的)犯罪活动

    Vice refers to criminal activities, especially those connected with pornography or prostitution.

    双语例句

    例:

    He said those responsible for offences connected with vice, gaming, and drugs should be deported on conviction.

    他说那些被指控与卖淫、赌博、贩毒有关的人一旦罪名成立就应该被驱逐出境。

    3[C 可数名词] 虎钳

    A vice is a tool with a pair of parts that hold an object tightly while you do work on it.