malignant
[mə'lɪg.nənt] adjective
DISEASE 疾病
■describes a disease or a growth that is likely to get uncontrollably worse and lead to death （疾病或肿块）恶性的，致命的•The process by which malignant cancer cells multiply isn't fully understood.人们尚未完全了解恶性癌细胞的繁殖过程。 •Is the tumour malignant or benign?肿瘤是恶性的还是良性的？ Compare benign
[mə'lɪg.nənt] adjective
EVIL 邪恶的 formal
■evil: having a strong wish to do harm 恶意的；邪恶的•He developed a malignant hatred for the land of his birth.他对自己的故土产生了强烈的怨恨。 |