bitterness

US /ˈbɪt̬.ɚ.nəs/
UK /ˈbɪt̬.ɚ.nəs/
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1.

痛苦, 怨恨

a feeling of anger, hurt, or resentment due to unfair treatment

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He felt a deep sense of bitterness after being betrayed by his friend.
被朋友背叛后，他感到深深的痛苦。
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Her voice was full of bitterness as she recounted the injustice.
她讲述不公时，声音充满了怨恨。
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resentmentrancoracrimonyanimosityhostility
2.

苦味, 辛辣

the quality of having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet

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The coffee had a distinct bitterness that some people enjoyed.
这种咖啡有一种独特的苦味，有些人很喜欢。
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The medicine left a lingering bitterness in her mouth.
这种药在她嘴里留下了挥之不去的苦味。
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acriditytartnesspungencysharpnesssourness
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bitterbitter orangeto the bitter enda bitter pill (to swallow)