bitter

['bitə]

比较级：bit·ter·er, bit·ter·est
时　态：bit·tered, bit·ter·ing, bit·ters
名　词：bit'ter·ness
副　词：bit'ter·ly

extremely and sharply
[同] bitingly , bitter , bitterly , piercingly
[例]
- it was bitterly cold
- bitter cold

English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
[同] bitter , bitterness
the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
[同] bitter , bitterness

marked by strong resentment or cynicism
[同] acrimonious , bitter
[例]
- an acrimonious dispute
- bitter about the divorce
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
[同] biting , bitter
[例]
- bitter cold
- a biting wind
very difficult to accept or bear
[例]
- the bitter truth
- a bitter sorrow
harsh or corrosive in tone
[同] acerb , acerbic , acid , acrid , bitter , blistering , caustic , sulfurous , sulphurous , venomous , virulent , vitriolic
[例]
- an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
- a barrage of acid comments
- her acrid remarks make her many enemies
- bitter words
- blistering criticism
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk
expressive of severe grief or regret
[例]
- shed bitter tears
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
[例]
- a bitter struggle
- bitter enemies
one of the four basic taste sensations; sharp and disagreeable; like the taste of quinine

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