sourness
US /ˈsaʊr.nəs/
UK /ˈsaʊr.nəs/
1.
酸味, 酸度
the quality of being sour; acidity.
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The sourness of the lemon made her eyes water.
柠檬的酸味让她流泪。
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He added sugar to reduce the sourness of the sauce.
他加了糖来减少酱汁的酸味。
2.
不悦, 刻薄, 不和
a disagreeable or unpleasant quality or disposition.
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There was a certain sourness in his tone when he spoke about his ex-colleague.
当他谈到前同事时，他的语气中带着一丝不悦。
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The constant criticism led to a general sourness in their relationship.
持续的批评导致他们关系中的普遍不和。