乖戾是一个汉语词语，读音为guāi lì。指（性情、言语、行为）别扭，不合情理，原意乖悖违戾，抵触而不一致。今称急躁，易怒为性情乖戾、脾气乖戾。出自《史记·天官书》。
n. warp ; grumpiness
她不明白这样一个乖戾的人怎么能发出这样迷人的声音。
She could not understand how such a surly man could make such a coaxing sound.
令她吃惊的是，那张乖戾、年老、饱经风霜的脸竟然改变了它的表情。
To her surprise, the surly old weather-beaten face actually changed its expression.
想想一个有数百个熟人的热心鸡尾酒会女主人和一个性情乖戾的厌世者，谁可能会有一两个朋友？
Consider both an avid cocktail party hostess with hundreds of acquaintances and a grumpy misanthrope, who may have one or two friends?
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