bitterness
翻译
苦味, 辛酸, 怨恨
例句
The coffee had a strong bitterness.
这咖啡有很浓的苦味。
He felt a deep bitterness towards his old boss.
他对他的前老板怀有深深的怨恨。
语法模式
((of sth.)) (某物的)苦味 The bitterness of the medicine was unpleasant.
((towards sb.)) (对某人的)怨恨 She couldn't hide her bitterness towards him.
近义词
Synonyms: 怨恨, 刻薄; Antonyms: 甜美, 善良
词源
源自古英语 'biter'(苦的)加上表示状态或性质的后缀 '-ness'。
记忆技巧
想象黑巧克力的“苦”味,然后将这种感觉应用到情感上。