bitterly
An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.
예시
3 / 5He complained bitterly about the poor service he received at the restaurant.
He expressed his strong dissatisfaction in a resentful way about the bad service.
The new legislation was bitterly opposed by the minority parties in parliament.
The new laws were fought against with intense hostility by the smaller parties.
I was bitterly disappointed that they cancelled the concert at the last minute.
I felt extremely sad and let down that the show was called off.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'bite' in 'bitterly'. It describes a cold wind that 'bites' your skin or words that 'bite' with anger.
빠른 퀴즈
After losing the championship by just one point, the team was ___ disappointed.
정답!
정답은: bitterly
예시
He complained bitterly about the poor service he received at the restaurant.
everydayHe expressed his strong dissatisfaction in a resentful way about the bad service.
The new legislation was bitterly opposed by the minority parties in parliament.
formalThe new laws were fought against with intense hostility by the smaller parties.
I was bitterly disappointed that they cancelled the concert at the last minute.
informalI felt extremely sad and let down that the show was called off.
The two scholars were bitterly divided over the validity of the experimental data.
academicThe two academics had a very strong and angry disagreement about the data.
The company faced a bitterly contested takeover bid that lasted for six months.
businessThe company dealt with a very aggressive and hostile attempt to be bought out.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
fight to the bitter end
to continue a struggle until it is finished, no matter how difficult
a bitterly pill to swallow
an unpleasant fact that must be accepted (usually uses adjective form 'bitter')
bitterly contested
argued or fought over with great intensity
자주 혼동되는 단어
While both mean 'very', bitterly implies resentment or cold, whereas severely implies seriousness or strictness.
사용 참고사항
Bitterly is almost exclusively used with negative emotions or uncomfortable physical sensations like cold. It is rarely used to describe positive intensity.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'bitterly' to mean 'very' in a positive context, such as 'bitterly happy,' which is incorrect.
암기 팁
Think of the 'bite' in 'bitterly'. It describes a cold wind that 'bites' your skin or words that 'bite' with anger.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'bitre', which is related to the verb 'to bite', suggesting a sharp or stinging sensation.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In English-speaking northern climates, 'bitterly cold' is a standard meteorological description for winter weather that is damp and freezing.
빠른 퀴즈
After losing the championship by just one point, the team was ___ disappointed.
정답!
정답은: bitterly
관련 단어
example
A1An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.
always
A1This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.
result
A1A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.
reason
A1A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.
research
A1A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.
girl
A1A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.
food
A1Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
moment
A1A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.
himself
A1A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.
force
A1Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.
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