This, however, formed a part of the bitter cup which she was doomed to drink, to atone for crimes and follies to which she had no accession.

可是，这是她命中注定要喝的一杯苦酒，从而清偿与她毫不相关的罪过和愚蠢。

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I would like a (cup of) bitter.

我想来一杯苦啤酒。

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