罗宾是一个说话尖酸刻薄的纽约人，她为一家主要关注女性问题的杂志做助理编辑的工作。弗兰克是罗宾两天前认识的男友。

Robin, a sharp-tongued New Yorker, was working for a magazine aimed at woman issues as an assistant editor. Frank was Robin's two-day old boyfriend.

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不要用这种尖酸刻薄的语气，和一个无助的女人说话。为了你们父子，她已经付出太多了。

Do not use such a cruel tone of voice against a helpless woman. I have sacrificed more than enough for you and your father.

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他总是喜欢用一种尖酸恶毒的语气说话。

He always carries with him a bitter tone.

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