cruel
US /ˈkruː.əl/
UK /ˈkruː.əl/
1.
殘忍的, 殘酷的
willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it
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It was cruel of him to tease the small child.
他取笑小孩子真是殘忍。
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The king was known for his cruel punishments.
國王以其殘酷的懲罰而聞名。
2.
殘酷的, 痛苦的
causing pain or suffering
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The disease has a cruel effect on the body.
這種疾病對身體有殘酷的影響。
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Life can be very cruel sometimes.
生活有時會非常殘酷。