grudge

🇬🇧 UK/grʌdʒ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To be unwilling to give or allow something to someone; to resent

不情愿给予;嫉妒,怨恨

n.

A long-lasting feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone

怨恨,积怨,嫌隙

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
grudgeother
=grudge

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She held a grudge against her former business partner for many years.

  • 2.

    He grudged spending money on the expensive repair but had no choice.

  • 3.

    The coach's grudge against the opposing team affected his fair judgment.

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