cut (someone) to the quick
US /kʌt ˈsʌm.wʌn tu ðə kwɪk/
UK /kʌt ˈsʌm.wʌn tu ðə kwɪk/
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深深伤害, 刺痛人心
to deeply hurt someone's feelings
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Her harsh words cut him to the quick.
她严厉的话深深地伤害了他。
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The criticism cut her to the quick, even though she tried not to show it.
尽管她努力不表现出来，但批评深深地伤害了她。