bitter
英 /ˈbɪt.ə/ 美 /ˈbɪt̬.ɚ/
- adj. 苦的having a sharp taste like strong unsweetened coffee
- adj. 愤愤不平的；怨恨的angry and resentful because of unfair treatment or disappointment
- adj. 激烈的；充满敌意的involving strong anger and hostility
The coffee tasted too bitter without milk or sugar.
这咖啡不加奶或糖，喝起来太苦了。
Proposals to close local libraries have sparked bitter disputes between residents and local authorities.
关闭当地图书馆的提议引发了居民与地方政府之间的激烈争议。
搭配
a bitter taste 苦味bitter about 对……耿耿于怀a bitter dispute 激烈的争议bitter disappointment 极度失望
辨析提示
味觉上的bitter是苦，sour是酸，别混淆。
词族
bitterness (n.)、bitterly (adv.)
近义 resentful
反义 sweet
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