Mean 刻薄

A mean person uses hurtful words, sharp jokes, or cold silence to put others down.
Mean language sounds harsh or mocking, with lines like “That was nothing” or “You’ll never do it right.”
In groups, a mean style cuts in, takes credit from others, and targets small mistakes in public.
At home or at work, mean habits include unfair rules, blame without facts, and help that comes with a sting.
The effect is tension: people speak less, share less context, and small errors get bigger.
Mean does not mean strong; clear rules, kind words, and equal turns build real respect.

刻薄的人会用伤人的话、尖酸的玩笑或冷漠的沉默让他人难堪。
刻薄的表达带有刺或嘲讽，比如“这不算什么”“你永远做不好”。
在群体中，刻薄的说话方式会打断他人、抢走他人功劳，并在公开场合揪小错。
在家庭或职场里，刻薄的习惯包括不公的规定、没有事实依据的指责，以及带着刺的“帮助”。
其结果是紧张：人们减少发言、少给背景信息，小错误被放大。
刻薄不等于强硬；清晰的规则、友善的用语和公平的轮流发言才能建立真正的尊重。

配套练习?? mean /mi?n/

?? 完形填空（Cloze Test）

When comments aim to put others down, the tone is likely ______.
a. mean b. neutral c. shy

Public focus on small mistakes can make a team feel ______.
a. relaxed b. tense c. playful

Taking credit from others shows a ______ style.
a. fair b. mean c. careful

Blame without facts does not ______ trust.
a. build b. test c. list

Real respect grows with kind words and ______ turns.
a. secret b. equal c. random

? 判断题（True/False）

The text says mean language can sound harsh or mocking.
True / False

A mean style helps people share more context.
True / False

Unfair rules and blame without facts are listed as mean habits.
True / False

Mean means strong leadership in every case.
True / False

?? 连词成句（Reordering）

cuts in / and targets small mistakes / a mean style
→ ______________________________

clear rules / build respect / and kind words
→ ______________________________

less context / people share / with tension
→ ______________________________

练习答案?#p#分页标题#e#

完形填空

a. mean b. tense b. mean a. build b. equal

判断题
6.True
7.False
8.True
9.False

连词成句
10.A mean style cuts in and targets small mistakes.
11.Clear rules and kind words build respect.
12.With tension, people share less context.

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