cruel
cruel
(crueller, cruellest或crueler, cruelest)
be cruel to be kind
cruelly
adverb
语源
(crueller, cruellest或crueler, cruelest)
- causing pain or suffering
残忍的；残暴的
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals.
我受不了残忍对待动物的人。
■having or showing a sadistic disregard for the pain or suffering of others
残忍的
the girl had a cruel face.
这个女孩有一张残忍的脸。
- [with obj.](Austral. informal)spoil or ruin (an opportunity or a chance of success). (see queer)
(澳，非正式)弄糟；使没有成功可能
Ernie nearly cruelled the whole thing by laughing.
欧尼差点因笑而把事情都弄砸了。
be cruel to be kind
- act towards someone in a way which seems harsh but will ultimately be of benefit to them
（最终使其受益的）严格对待某人
cruelly
adverb
语源
- Middle English: via Old French from Latin crudelis, related to crudus (see crude)
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