好词典

resent

UK //rɪˈzent//US //rɪˈzent//

词源

源自法语 'ressentir'(重新感受),由拉丁语 're-'(再次)和 'sentire'(感受)组成,最初指反复体会某种情绪。

verb

❶ 因感到不公平或受伤害而对某人或某事感到愤怒或不满,通常指长期积压的负面情绪。

“She resented being treated like a child.”

(她因被当作小孩对待而感到愤懑。)

“He resents his brother for getting more attention.”

(他怨恨弟弟得到了更多关注。)

同义词:begrudge, dislike, harbor ill feelings

常见短语

resent someone for something — 因某事对某人产生怨恨情绪,强调具体原因导致的负面感受。

“She resented him for forgetting their anniversary.”

(她因他忘记结婚纪念日而心生怨怼。)