cruelty

• 名词，指残忍、残酷的性质或状态，包括故意给他人造成痛苦、折磨或剥夺。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being cruel, involving a deliberate infliction of pain, suffering, or hardship on others.

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1. Cruel behaviorB1formal

   Behavior that causes pain or suffering to others, especially deliberately.

   残忍

   • Animal cruelty is a serious crime in many countries.
   • The cruelty of the dictator shocked the world.
   • She could not tolerate the cruelty shown to the prisoners.

   同义词barbarismbarbaritybrutalitycallousnessharshnessinhumanitymercilessnessruthlessnesssadismsavageryseverityviciousness

   反义词benevolencecompassionhumanitykindnessmercy

2. Harshness or severityB2formal

   The quality of being unkind, harsh, or severe.

   残酷

   • The cruelty of the winter storm left many homeless.
   • He spoke with a cruelty that surprised everyone.
   • The cruelty of the punishment was widely criticized.

   同义词barbaritybrutalityferocityharshnessinhumanitymercilessnessruthlessnesssavageryseverityviciousness

   反义词compassiongentlenesshumanenesskindnessmildness