bittersweet
/ˈbɪt.ər.swiːt/adjective
B2formalcommon/ˈbɪt.ər.swiːt/Describes an experience or emotion that is both pleasant and painful, happy and sad.
ruОписывает переживание или эмоцию, которая одновременно приятна и болезненна, радостна и грустна.esDescribe una experiencia o emoción que es simultáneamente agradable y dolorosa, alegre y triste; también puede referirse a algo que tiene aspectos positivos y negativos a la vez.frDécrit un sentiment ou une expérience à la fois agréable et douloureux, joyeux et triste.deBeschreibt ein Erlebnis oder Gefühl, das zugleich angenehm und schmerzhaft, freudig und traurig ist. Auch für einen Geschmack, der süß und bitter zugleich ist.ptDiz-se de algo que provoca ao mesmo tempo prazer e dor, alegria e tristeza, ou que mistura sensações agradáveis e desagradáveis. Pode descrever emoções, experiências ou situações ambíguas, como uma lembrança feliz que também entristece.zh形容一种既甜蜜又苦涩、既快乐又悲伤的复杂感受或经历。arوصف لتجربة أو شعور يجمع بين المتعة والألم أو بين الفرح والحزن في آن واحد.
- Mixed emotions B2 formal
A feeling or experience that is both pleasant and painful, happy and sad.
- Graduation was a bittersweet moment for the students.
- Saying goodbye to her childhood home was bittersweet.
- The reunion was bittersweet, as they remembered those who had passed away.
ruГорько-сладкийesagridulcefrdouce-amèredeBittersüßptAgridocezh苦乐参半arحلو ومر
Synonyms: melancholynostalgicpoignantsentimentaltouchingwistful
- Taste B1 formal
Having a flavor that combines both bitterness and sweetness.
- Dark chocolate has a bittersweet taste.
- The sauce had a bittersweet flavor from the cocoa and sugar.
- She enjoyed the bittersweet tang of the marmalade.
ruГорько-сладкийesSabor agridulcefrSaveur à la fois amère et sucréedeBittersüßptagridocezh苦甜arحلو ومر
- more bittersweet comparative form
- most bittersweet superlative form
noun
C1formalcommon/ˈbɪt.ə.swiːt/A noun referring to either a poisonous Old World vine with violet flowers and coral-red berries, or a North American twining shrub with yellow capsules containing scarlet seeds.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо ядовитую лиану Старого Света с фиолетовыми цветами и кораллово-красными ягодами, либо североамериканский вьющийся кустарник с желтыми коробочками, содержащими алые семена.esSustantivo que designa, por un lado, una enredadera venenosa del Viejo Mundo con flores violetas y bayas de color rojo coral, y por otro, un arbusto trepador norteamericano con cápsulas amarillas que contienen semillas escarlatas.frNom désignant soit une liane toxique de l'Ancien Monde à fleurs violettes et baies rouge corail, soit un arbuste grimpant nord-américain à capsules jaunes contenant des graines écarlates.deSubstantiv, das entweder den bittersüßen Nachtschatten bezeichnet, eine giftige Liane der Alten Welt mit violetten Blüten und korallenroten Beeren, oder den Amerikanischen Bittersüßen, einen nordamerikanischen rankenden Strauch mit gelben Kapseln und scharlachroten Samen.ptSubstantivo que designa tanto a planta trepadeira venenosa do Velho Mundo com flores roxas e bagas vermelho-coral (Solanum dulcamara) quanto o arbusto trepador norte-americano com cápsulas amarelas contendo sementes escarlates (Celastrus scandens).zh名词,指一种旧大陆的有毒藤本植物,开紫色花,结珊瑚红色浆果;也指一种北美攀缘灌木,其黄色蒴果内含鲜红色种子。arاسم يشير إلى نبات متسلق سام من العالم القديم ذي أزهار بنفسجية وثمار حمراء مرجانية، أو إلى شجيرة متسلقة أمريكية شمالية ذات علب صفراء تحتوي على بذور قرمزية. ويُستعمل أيضاً للدلالة على مزيج من المرارة والحلاوة في الطعم أو الشعور.
- Poisonous Old World vine C1 formal scientific
A poisonous perennial vine native to the Old World, with violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; now widespread as a weed in North America.
- The bittersweet vine is often found climbing over fences and trees.
- Its bright red berries are attractive but highly toxic if ingested.
- Gardeners are advised to remove bittersweet to prevent its spread.
ruПаслён сладко-горькийesDulcamarafrmorelle douce-amèredeBittersüßer Nachtschattenptdoce-amargozh欧白英arعنبية حلوة ومرة
- North American shrub C1 formal american scientific
A twining shrub of North America, known for its yellow capsules that open to reveal scarlet seeds.
- The American bittersweet is prized for its colorful autumn display.
- Its yellow fruits split open to show bright red seeds.
- This shrub is often used in dried flower arrangements.
ruСевероамериканский кустарникesBittersweet norteamericanofrCélastre grimpantdeNordamerikanischer StrauchptArbusto norte-americanozh北美藤本灌木arشجيرة أمريكية شمالية
Synonyms: american bittersweetwaxwork
- bittersweets plural form
- bittersweets' possessive plural form
- bittersweet's possessive singular form