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cruelty是什么意思

cruelty

英 ['krʊəltɪ] 美 ['krʊəlti]
  • n. 残酷;残忍;残酷的行为

cruelty 英文词源


cruelty (n.)
early 13c., from Old French crualté (12c., Modern French cruauté), from Latin crudelitatem (nominative crudelitas) "cruelty," from crudelis (see cruel).

cruelty 双语例句


1. War turns morality inside out: killing and cruelty are virtues.
战争颠倒是非:杀戮与残忍成了美德。

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2. We have sworn to fight cruelty wherever we find it.
我们发誓要见恶除恶。

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3. I have been amazed at times that cruelty can go unpunished.
我有时深感震惊,暴行竟可以不受惩罚。

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4. She was a monster. For one thing, she really enjoyed cruelty.
她是个恶魔。一方面,她确实以残忍为乐。

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5. Britain had laws against cruelty to animals but none to protect children.
英国有禁止虐待动物的法律,但却没有保护儿童的法律。

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