元凶巨恶 mastermind
Explanation
指罪恶的根源，罪魁祸首。
Refers to the root of evil, the culprit.
Origin Story
话说，在遥远的古代，一个强大的王国遭遇了前所未有的危机。一场瘟疫席卷了全国，人民苦不堪言，生灵涂炭。与此同时，国库空虚，军队士气低落，边境频频告急。面对如此严重的局面，朝廷上下人心惶惶，却始终找不到解决问题的办法。一些大臣暗中串通，贪污受贿，中饱私囊，加剧了国家的动荡。一位年轻有为的官员，名叫李靖，发现了这些腐败官员的罪行，并向皇帝揭发了他们的阴谋。他收集了大量的证据，证明了这些官员是导致国家危机的元凶巨恶。皇帝震怒，下令将这些贪官污吏逮捕，并进行严惩。在李靖的努力下，国家逐渐恢复了元气，百姓们也过上了安居乐业的生活。
In a faraway kingdom of ancient times, a powerful kingdom faced an unprecedented crisis. A plague swept the country, causing untold suffering to the people. At the same time, the national treasury was empty, the army's morale was low, and the borders were frequently in danger. In the face of such a serious situation, the court was in turmoil, but no solution could be found. Some ministers secretly colluded, taking bribes and enriching themselves at the expense of the state, exacerbating the unrest in the country. A young and capable official, named Li Jing, discovered the crimes of these corrupt officials and exposed their conspiracy to the emperor. He gathered a large amount of evidence, proving that these officials were the masterminds behind the crisis that the country was facing. The emperor was furious and ordered the arrest and punishment of these corrupt officials. Thanks to Li Jing's efforts, the country gradually recovered its strength, and the people were able to live in peace again.
Usage
通常用作主语、宾语或定语，指罪大恶极的坏人。
Usually used as the subject, object or attributive, referring to extremely wicked people.
Examples
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这起事件的元凶巨恶终于被绳之以法。
zhè qǐ shìjiàn de yuán xióng jù è zhōngyú bèi shéng zhī yǐ fǎ
The mastermind behind this incident was finally brought to justice.
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他就是这起案件的元凶巨恶。
tā jiùshì zhè qǐ ànjiàn de yuán xióng jù è
He is the main culprit in this case.
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他们就是这起事件的元凶巨恶，必须受到严惩。
tāmen jiùshì zhè qǐ shìjiàn de yuán xióng jù è bìxū shòudào yánchéng
They are the masterminds behind this incident and must be punished severely.