n.脾气坏的人(常指老年人)

原形：curmudgeon复数：curmudgeons

The old curmudgeon complained about the new technology, insisting that it was all too complicated for his generation.
这位老愤世嫉俗者抱怨新技术太复杂，不适合他们这代人。
She was known as the neighborhood's curmudgeonly librarian, always grumbling about the latest的年轻人借书不还的行为。
她是社区里出了名的愤世嫉俗的图书管理员，总是对年轻人不还书的行为抱怨。
Despite his grumpy exterior, the curmudgeon had a heart of gold and often helped those in need without expecting anything in return.
尽管他外表愤世嫉俗，但这位老人内心善良，常常默默帮助他人，不求回报。
The curmudgeon refused to adapt to modern conveniences, insisting on using a typewriter instead of a computer.
这位愤世嫉俗者拒绝接受现代便利，坚持使用打字机而不是电脑。
The children were amused by the curmudgeon's constant complaints about the weather, but they knew better than to provoke him.
孩子们对这位愤世嫉俗者对天气的不断抱怨感到好笑，但他们知道最好不要惹恼他。
After years of working with the curmudgeon, her colleagues learned to anticipate his critiques and address them proactively.
在与这位愤世嫉俗者共事多年后，同事们学会了预见他的批评并提前应对。
The curmudgeon's sarcastic remarks during the meeting didn't go unnoticed, and some attendees felt uncomfortable.
会议上，这位愤世嫉俗者的讽刺话语引起了注意，让一些人感到不自在。
The curmudgeon's pet cat was quite content lounging on his lap, unperturbed by his owner's grumpiness.
这位愤世嫉俗者的猫咪满足地躺在他的腿上，对主人的坏脾气毫不在意。
The young couple decided to ignore the curmudgeon's warnings about starting a family, believing that happiness comes from within.
这对年轻夫妇决定不理会愤世嫉俗者关于生育家庭的警告，认为幸福源自内心。
In the end, the curmudgeon softened his attitude towards the community project after seeing the positive impact it had on the neighborhood.
最终，这位愤世嫉俗者在看到社区项目对邻里产生的积极影响后，态度有所缓和。