bittersweet

• Описывает переживание или эмоцию, которая одновременно приятна и болезненна, радостна и грустна.

Describes an experience or emotion that is both pleasant and painful, happy and sad.

1. Mixed emotionsB2formal

   A feeling or experience that is both pleasant and painful, happy and sad.

   Горько-сладкий

   • 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.

   Synonymsmelancholynostalgicpoignantsentimentaltouchingwistful

2. TasteB1formal

   Having a flavor that combines both bitterness and sweetness.

   Горько-сладкий

   • 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.

• Существительное, обозначающее либо ядовитую лиану Старого Света с фиолетовыми цветами и кораллово-красными ягодами, либо североамериканский вьющийся кустарник с желтыми коробочками, содержащими алые семена.

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.

1. Poisonous Old World vineC1formalscientific

   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.

   Паслён сладко-горький

   • 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.

2. North American shrubC1formalamericanscientific

   A twining shrub of North America, known for its yellow capsules that open to reveal scarlet seeds.

   Североамериканский кустарник

   • 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.

   Synonymsamerican bittersweetwaxwork