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单词 maleficent
释义 ma·lef·i·cent
\-nt\ adjective
Etymology: from maleficence, after such pairs as English benevolence : benevolent
1.
 a. : working harm or evil : evil, baleful
  < believes that he is surrounded at every step by maleficent spirits — J.G.Frazer >
 b. : productive of harm or evil : hurtful, injurious
  < the man does leave his mark behind him, ineffaceable, beneficial to all, maleficent to none — Harper's >
2.
 a. : that commits or is disposed to commit offenses or crimes
  < were surrounded by maleficent nations >
 b. : having the nature of an offense or crime : criminal
  < guilty of a maleficent act >
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