bitter

🇬🇧 UK/'bitә/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Having a sharp, unpleasant taste; harsh or cutting in manner; feeling or showing resentment

苦的;刺骨的;充满怨恨的

n.

A type of strongly hopped ale; a liquid made from bitter herbs used in cocktails

苦啤酒;苦味酒(调酒用)

v.

To make something bitter in taste

使变苦

adv.

To an intense or severe degree; bitterly

极度地,刺骨地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
bitterother
=bitter

Common Collocations

  • 1.bitter end苦涩的结局
  • 2.bitter sweet苦乐参半

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The medicine had a bitter taste.

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