What does 'acrimony' mean? (Learn English words) #english #learnenglish #mrduncan
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This word is a noun that means a thing done with sharpness, harshness, or bitterness of nature, speech, disposition, or any action.
这个词是一个名词，指在天性、言语、性情或任何行为上表现出的尖刻、严厉或苦毒。
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During the break-up of a relationship, there might be a certain amount of acrimony between the two people involved.
在一段关系破裂时，当事人双方之间可能会存在一定程度的尖刻与怨恨。
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We also have the word acrimonious, which is the adjective form of acrimony.
我们还有 acrimonious 这个词，它是 acrimony 的形容词形式。
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Something that comes to an end in an acrimonious way has ended with bitterness and resentment.
以 acrimonious 方式结束的事情，意味着它是伴随着苦毒和怨恨而终结的。
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To hold resentment is to feel displeasure towards another person or thing, such as a person you have ended a relationship with.
怀有怨恨是指对另一个人或事物感到不满，比如你已经结束关系的对象。
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