cruel
US /ˈkruː.əl/
UK /ˈkruː.əl/
形容词
1.
残忍的, 残酷的
willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it
示例:
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It was cruel of him to tease the small child.
他取笑小孩子真是残忍。
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The king was known for his cruel punishments.
国王以其残酷的惩罚而闻名。
2.
残酷的, 痛苦的
causing pain or suffering
示例:
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The disease has a cruel effect on the body.
这种疾病对身体有残酷的影响。
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Life can be very cruel sometimes.
生活有时会非常残酷。
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