late 14c., "sulphate of iron," from Old French vitriol (13c.), from Medieval Latin vitriolum "vitriol," noun use of neuter of vitriolus, variant of Late Latin vitreolus "of glass," from Latin vitreus "of glass, glassy," from vitrum "glass" (see vitreous). So called from its glassy appearance in certain states. Meaning "bitter or caustic feelings" first attested 1769, in reference to the corrosive properties of vitriol (when heated it produces sulfuric acid, formerly called oil of vitriol).
双语例句
1. The vitriol he hurled at members of the press knew no bounds.
他对媒体的尖刻抨击没完没了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He has been no stranger to controversy and vitriol during a tumultuous political career.
在起伏不定的政治生涯里，他对争议和讥讽早已习以为常。
来自柯林斯例句
3. His attack on the government was pure vitriol.
他纯粹出于恶意抨击政府.
来自辞典例句
4. Methods: The content of polysaccharides was detected by phenol - vitriol colorimetry method.
