bitterness
翻譯
苦味, 辛酸, 怨恨
例句
The coffee had a strong bitterness.
這咖啡有很濃的苦味。
He felt a deep bitterness towards his old boss.
他對他的前老闆懷有深深的怨恨。
文法模式
((of sth.)) (某物的)苦味 The bitterness of the medicine was unpleasant.
((towards sb.)) (對某人的)怨恨 She couldn't hide her bitterness towards him.
近義詞
Synonyms: 怨恨, 刻薄; Antonyms: 甜美, 善良
詞源
源自古英語 'biter'(苦的)加上表示狀態或性質的後綴 '-ness'。
記憶技巧
想像黑巧克力的「苦」味,然後將這種感覺應用到情感上。