The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
——Aristotle
教育的根是苦的,但其果实是甜的。
——亚里士多德
一、下面我们来看看bitter有几种含义
adj.
1.苦的
The leaves taste rather bitter.
这些叶子味道相当苦。
2.失望的,痛苦的
She learned a lot from bitter experience.
她从惨痛的经验中懂得了许多。
3.怀恨的,愤愤不平的,充满仇恨的
He is still bitter that he was once cold-shouldered.
曾经受过冷遇,对此他至今怀恨在心。
4.寒冷的,刺骨的
Outside, a bitter east wind was accompanied by flurries of snow.
外面,刺骨的东风伴着阵阵小雪。
5.激烈的,猛烈的
On the eve of the poll, campaigning was bitter.
在投票前夕,竞选活动如火如荼。
adv.
1.刺骨地
He wore a thick overcoat as a protection against the bitter cold.
他穿着厚实的大衣以抵御严寒。
2.激烈地
n.
1.苦味;苦酒
He drinks a cup of bitter every day.
他每天都喝一杯苦啤酒。
v.
1.使变苦[T]
Why did you bitter the wine?
你为什么要给酒加苦味?
二、你知道bitter和哪些词更搭吗?
bitter almond oil n.苦扁桃仁油,苦杏仁油
bitter orange n.臭橙,酸橙,(西班牙)苦橙
bitter aloes n.泻药
bitter chocolate n.可可浆带苦味的巧克力糖
bitter end n.最后, 结局,到底,至死
三、一起来做个填词游戏吧
She would often romance about her experiences.
她总是夸大其词地讲她的痛苦经历。
All her former pity had withered up through experience.
经过一段痛苦的经历,她过去的同情心消磨殆尽。