supervillain

IPA/ˈsuːpəvɪlən/
IPA/ˈsuːpərvɪlən/

supervillain — noun

1. an evil character in fiction who has unusual powers or huge resources and fights

1.名詞B1
釋義

an evil character in fiction who has unusual powers or huge resources and fights against a superhero or other good characters

例句

The supervillain trapped the city's mayor inside a glass tower.

trap + person + inside [place]

Élise cheered when the superhero stopped the supervillain from blowing up the bridge.

stop the supervillain from + -ing

同義詞
  • villain

    broader word for a bad character; does not always suggest super powers or a huge plan

  • arch-enemy

    focuses on being the hero's main opponent, not necessarily on powers

  • mastermind

    emphasizes clever planning; the person may be criminal without being a comic-style enemy

反義詞
  • superhero

    a fictional hero with special powers who fights evil

  • hero

    a good or brave character; broader and less dramatic

文法句型

a/the supervillain

defeat the supervillain

supervillain + noun (e.g. supervillain costume, supervillain plot)

用法筆記

Often appears in comics, superhero films, and fantasy stories. Unlike villain, this word usually suggests special powers, advanced technology, or a threat on a very large scale.

常見錯誤

❌The supervillain stole my lunch at school.
✅The bully stole my lunch at school.
💡'supervillain' is for dramatic fictional enemies, not ordinary bad behavior.
❌The detective arrested a supervillain downtown.
✅The detective arrested a dangerous criminal downtown.
💡Use 'supervillain' mainly for fictional characters with powers or extreme resources.