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resentment

UK //rɪˈzentmənt//US //rɪˈzentmənt//

词源

源自法语 ressentiment(16世纪),由re-(再次)+ sentir(感觉)构成,字面意为反复感受的情绪。

noun

❶ 因感到被不公正对待而产生的强烈不满或愤怒情绪,通常长期积压在心里难以释怀。

“She felt deep resentment towards her boss for passing her over for promotion.”

(她对老板没给自己升职感到深深的怨恨。)

“Years of unfair treatment built up a quiet resentment in his heart.”

(多年不公平的待遇在他心中积累起无声的愤懑。)

同义词:bitterness, grudge, animosity

常见短语

harbor resentment — 长期怀恨在心,指将不满情绪持续压抑在心底的状态。

“She harbored resentment against her sister for twenty years.”

(她对姐姐怀恨在心长达二十年。)

full of resentment — 充满愤恨的,形容某人被强烈负面情绪主导的状态。

“His voice was full of resentment when speaking about the incident.”

(他谈及此事时声音里充满愤懑。)