cruelty

cruelty的音标为[ˈkruːəltɪ] ，基本翻译为“残忍；残酷；虐待”，速记技巧为：cruel（残忍的） + ty（名词后缀）→ cruelty。

英文单词cruelty的词源：

词根词源：来自拉丁语cruor，意为blood（血）。

词源变化：通过词干corus（痛苦）派生而来，表示残忍的行为。

相关单词：

1. Cruelty is a characteristic of the devil. (残忍是魔鬼的特点)

2. Cruelty is a form of violence that causes pain and harm to others. (残忍是一种暴力形式，它导致他人痛苦和伤害)

3. The cruelty of the war was unimaginable. (战争的残忍程度是难以想象的)

4. She was known for her kindness and lack of cruelty. (她以善良和缺乏残忍而闻名)

5. The cruelty of the weather was unbearable. (天气之残忍令人难以忍受)

6. The cruelty of the situation was beyond words. (局势之残忍无法用言语表达)

7. He was accused of committing acts of cruelty against animals. (他被指控对动物实施残忍行为)

8. Cruelty is often a reflection of one"s character and values. (残忍通常反映一个人的性格和价值观)

9. She was a cruel tyrant who inflicted pain and suffering on her subjects. (她是一个残忍的暴君，给她的臣民带来了痛苦和折磨)

10. The cruelty of poverty is that it deprives people of their basic rights and dignity. (贫困的残忍在于它剥夺了人们的基本权利和尊严)

常用短语：

1. inflict cruelty to

2. commit cruelty

3. witness cruelty

4. bear cruelty

5. endure cruelty

6. treat cruelly

7. show cruelty

例句：

1. He inflicted cruelty on his dog by beating it every day.

2. She committed cruelty to animals by keeping them in tiny cages.

3. Witnesses saw the cruelty of the animals being treated at the circus.

4. She bore the cruelty of her husband"s abuse with courage.

5. He endured the cruelty of the enemy"s fire with dignity.

6. She treated her children cruelly, scolding them and beating them regularly.

7. The teacher showed no mercy to those who failed the exam.

英文小作文：

标题：Cruelty in Society

In today"s society, we see many examples of cruelty, whether it be to animals, people, or even ourselves. We see people abusing their power and hurting others just for the sake of it, or people who are so selfish that they don"t care about the pain they cause others. This kind of behavior is not only unethical, but also illegal and should be condemned by all of us.

We should remember that everyone is created with equal value, and no one deserves to be treated cruelly. We should strive to be kind and compassionate, and stand up against any form of cruelty wherever we see it. Only by doing so can we create a better world for ourselves and others. It is our responsibility to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and that no one is subjected to cruelty and injustice.