soured

• 形容关系、心情或局面随时间变得不愉快、苦涩或恶化。

Describes a relationship, mood, or situation that has become unpleasant, bitter, or less favorable over time.

1. Having turned badB1formal

   Describes food, especially dairy products, that has become acidic, spoiled, or unfit for consumption.

   变质的

   • The milk had soured and smelled unpleasant.
   • He poured the soured cream down the sink.
   • The leftover soup soured after being left out overnight.

   同义词curdledoffrancidspoiledturned

   反义词freshsweet

2. Become bitter or resentfulB2formal

   Describes a person's mood, attitude, or relationship that has become negative, bitter, or unpleasant.

   变得怨恨

   • Years of disappointment had soured his outlook on life.
   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • She had a soured expression after hearing the bad news.

   同义词alienatedbittercynicaldisenchanteddisillusionedestrangedhostileresentful

   反义词amiablecheerfulgenialgood-naturedpleasant

• 动词，指变酸、变苦或味道变坏，也指情绪变坏或关系恶化。

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming acidic, bitter, or unpleasant in taste, mood, or relationship.

1. B1formal

   To become acidic or sharp in taste, often due to fermentation or spoilage.

   变酸

   • The milk soured after being left out of the fridge.
   • If you leave the wine open, it will sour quickly.
   • The fruit began to sour in the heat.

   同义词acetifyacidifycurdlefermentgo offturn

2. B2informal

   To become unpleasant, bitter, or strained in mood or relationship.

   变糟

   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • The deal soured when they couldn't agree on the price.
   • His mood soured after hearing the bad news.

   同义词curdledegeneratedeterioratego badworsen