(crueller, cruellest 或crueler, cruelest)
1- causing pain or suffering残忍的, 残酷的：
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals.
我无法忍受残忍对待动物的人。
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- having or showing a sadistic disregard for the pain or suffering of others残暴的：
the girl had a cruel face.
这个女孩有一张残暴的脸。
短语
be cruel to be kind
- act towards someone in a way which seems harsh but will ultimately be of benefit to them（最终使其受益的）严厉对待某人。
派生词
cruelly
adverb词源
Middle English: via Old French from Latin crudelis, related to crudus （see CRUDE）.