Definitions
n. Lasting anger towards someone because of an earlier wrong
积怨；怨恨
v. To feel unwilling to give or allow something
不情愿给予；吝惜
Example
She still holds a grudge over the broken vase.
她仍因花瓶被打碎的事心怀怨恨。
Unresolved workplace conflicts can lead employees to hold grudges, reducing cooperation and damaging team morale.
未解决的职场冲突可能导致员工心怀积怨，削弱合作并损害团队士气。
Collocations
- hold a grudge
- bear a grudge against someone
- a long-standing grudge
Word family
- grudging (adj.)
- grudgingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- resentment
Usage tip
hold a grudge against sb表示对某人怀恨在心。
FAQ
- What does grudge mean?
- Lasting anger towards someone because of an earlier wrong To feel unwilling to give or allow something
- How is grudge pronounced?
- UK /ɡrʌdʒ/, US /ɡrʌdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
