cruelty
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/ˈkruːəlti/
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/ˈkruːəlti/
causing pain to others on purpose
His cruelty showed when he hurt the small animal.
当他伤害小动物时,他的残忍显露了出来。
a cruel act
The cruelty of the punishment was hard to watch.
惩罚的残酷让人不忍直视。
something that is not fair
The cruelty of losing his job made him sad.
失去工作的不公让他感到悲伤。