vitriol
US /ˈvɪt.ri.əl/
UK /ˈvɪt.ri.əl/
名词
1.
刻薄批评, 辛辣讽刺
cruel and bitter criticism
示例:
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His speech was full of vitriol against his political opponents.
他的演讲充满了对政治对手的刻薄批评。
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The internet comments were filled with such vitriol that the article was removed.
网络评论充满了如此多的刻薄批评，以至于文章被删除了。
2.
硫酸, 矾
sulfuric acid
示例:
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The chemist carefully poured the vitriol into the beaker.
化学家小心翼翼地将硫酸倒入烧杯。
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Contact with vitriol can cause severe burns.
接触硫酸会导致严重烧伤。