| [/ˈkruəltɪ; ˋkruəltɪ/] n 用法:
1 [U] ~ (to sb/sth) readiness to cause pain or suffering to others; cruel actions 残暴; 残忍; 残酷:
his cruelty to his children 他对自己孩子的虐待 *
He saw a lot of cruelty in the prison camp. 他在集中营里看到许多惨不忍睹的事. 用法:
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数] cruel act 残暴的举动:
the tyrant's infamous cruelties 该暴君可耻的凶残行径. |