Definition of biting

bitingadjective

cắn

/ˈbaɪtɪŋ//ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

The word "biting" originates from the Old English word "bitan," meaning "to bite." It's a past participle, meaning "having been bitten" or "capable of biting." Over time, it evolved to describe things that were sharp, pungent, or intense, like a "biting wind" or a "biting remark." The connection is that biting involves a sharp, forceful action, which is often used metaphorically to describe other things with similar qualities.

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very cold and unpleasant

rất lạnh và khó chịu

Example:
  • He shivered in the biting cold.

    Anh rùng mình trong cái lạnh thấu xương.

  • The biting January wind drove the snow before it.

    Cơn gió tháng giêng buốt giá đẩy tuyết đi trước nó.

cruel and critical

tàn nhẫn và phê phán

Example:
  • biting sarcasm/wit

    sự mỉa mai/sự hóm hỉnh

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