very evil; like the Devil 十分邪恶的；魔鬼似的 More Like This Expressions from history and legendExpressions from history and legendWord OriginFrom Mephistopheles, an evil spirit to whom, according to the German legend, Faust sold his soul.Word Originmid 19th cent.: from Mephistopheles, an evil spirit to whom Faust, in the German legend, sold his soul.