baleful
/ˈbeɪlfʊl/adjective
1- threatening harm; menacing邪恶的; 险恶的：
Bill shot a baleful glance in her direction.
比尔朝她恶狠狠地瞥了一眼。
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- having a harmful or destructive effect有害的; 致命的：
drug money has had a baleful impact on the country.
毒品交易已经对这个国家造成恶劣影响。
派生词
balefully
adverbbalefulness
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