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复数形式
bitternesses
1
苦味, 苦涩
the sharp and unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate, or certain vegetables
- The bitterness of the black coffee lingered on her palate.
黑咖啡的苦味在她的味蕾上久久不散。
- The baker balanced the sweetness of the cake with a hint of bitterness from cocoa.
面包师用可可的一丝苦味平衡了蛋糕的甜味。
- The bitterness of the medicine made it challenging to swallow.
药的苦味使其难以下咽。
- The herbal tea had a soothing warmth with a subtle bitterness.
花草茶有一种舒缓的温暖，带有一丝微妙的苦味。
- The bitterness of the tonic water surprised her as she took a sip.
当她喝了一口时，奎宁水的苦味让她感到惊讶。
2
苦涩, 怨恨
a feeling and attitude of resentment or hostility towards others, often stemming from past experiences of pain, betrayal, or disappointment
- The bitter argument between friends left a lingering sense of bitterness that strained their relationship.
朋友之间的激烈争论留下了挥之不去的苦涩感，使他们的关系变得紧张。
- Her bitterness toward the unfair treatment at work fueled her determination to seek justice and advocate for change.
她对工作中不公平待遇的怨恨激发了她寻求正义和倡导变革的决心。
- The divorce proceedings were marked by bitterness as both parties fought over assets and custody of their children.
离婚程序充满了苦涩，双方为财产和孩子的监护权而斗争。
- Years of unresolved conflicts had sown seeds of bitterness between the two families, making reconciliation challenging.
多年的未解决冲突在两家人之间播下了苦涩的种子，使和解变得具有挑战性。
- The bitterness in her tone reflected the disappointment she felt after discovering the truth about the situation.
她语气中的苦涩反映了她在发现情况真相后感到的失望。