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crueltyBrE /ˈkruːəlti/ NAmE /ˈkruːəlti/ noun (plural cruelties) [U ]~ (to sb /sth )behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others , especially deliberately （尤指蓄意的）残酷，残忍，残暴◆ cruelty to animals 对动物的虐待◆ The deliberate cruelty of his words cut her like a knife . 他故意说的那些残酷无情的话对她像刀割一样。OPP kindness[C , usually pl. ]a cruel action 残暴的行为[C , U ]something that happens that seems unfair 不公；不平◆ the cruelties of life 生活中的种种不公 |