词根:mord, mors = to bite

  来自拉丁语的mord,mors意为to bite。

同源词:

1. mordant (撕咬的 mord<mors(bite))
  adj.尖酸的,刻薄的,讽刺的
  His mordant wit is always amusing though sometimes offensive.他的讥讽总是很有趣,虽然有时有点无礼。

2. morsel n.(特别指食物的)一块,一口;少量;在佳肴;(美味)小吃
  There was not even a morsel of food.没有留下一点食物。
  What a dainty / choice morsel!真是美味的/精选的小吃!

3. remorse n.极度懊悔;自责 *re(=back)
  remorseful adj. 极度懊悔的;
  remorseless adj.无悔意的;无侧隐心的
  feel remorse for my failure to help her.我后悔没有帮成地
  in a fit of remorse 有些懊悔
  without remorse 无情的(地)