Bitterness
01
苦味, 苦涩
the sharp and unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate, or certain vegetables
例子
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。
02
苦涩, 怨恨
a feeling and attitude of resentment or hostility towards others, often stemming from past experiences of pain, betrayal, or disappointment
例子
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。
