unforgiving
US /ˌʌn.fɚˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌʌn.fɚˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
形容詞
1.
不寬容的, 嚴厲的
not willing to forgive or excuse people's mistakes or wrongdoings
範例:
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He has an unforgiving nature and never forgets a slight.
他性格嚴厲，從不忘記別人的冒犯。
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The public can be very unforgiving of politicians who lie.
公眾對撒謊的政治家可能非常嚴厲。
2.
嚴酷的, 不留情面的
harsh or hostile; providing no opportunity for error or weakness
範例:
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The desert is an unforgiving environment for the unprepared.
沙漠對於沒有準備的人來說是一個嚴酷的環境。
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The bright stage lights were unforgiving, highlighting every wrinkle.
明亮的舞台燈光非常刺眼，顯露出了每一處皺紋。
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