sourly

IPA/ˈsaʊəli/
IPA/ˈsaʊərli/

sourly — 副詞

1. in a sharp, unfriendly way that shows annoyance, hurt feelings, or bitterness

1.副詞B2
釋義

沒好氣地

帶著不友善又惱火的口氣或態度

in a sharp, unfriendly way that shows annoyance, hurt feelings, or bitterness

例句

Iris answered the clerk sourly after waiting in line for an hour.

Iris 排了一個小時的隊後，沒好氣地回答店員。

sourly + answered in an irritated reply

Sumin sourly told a cousin to stop borrowing the family car.

Sumin 悻悻地叫表親別再借家裡的車。

常見搭配
  • reply sourly
  • say sourly
  • smile sourly
  • laugh sourly
  • remark sourly
同義詞
  • bitterly

    stronger and more focused on deep hurt or resentment

  • resentfully

    emphasizes feeling wronged more than tone alone

  • crossly

    more common for simple irritation, especially in British English

反義詞
  • warmly

    shows friendliness and kindness

  • cheerfully

    shows good humor instead of annoyance

文法句型

sourly + say/reply/ask

sourly + smile/laugh/read

用法筆記

Most often used with verbs of speaking, smiling, or reacting. It suggests irritation mixed with bitterness, not simple sadness.

常見錯誤

The customer spoke sour.
The customer spoke sourly.
use the adverb when you describe how someone speaks or reacts.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • reply sourly
  • say sourly
  • smile sourly
  • laugh sourly