caustic

英['kɔːstɪk] 美['kɔːstɪk]
  • adj. 腐蚀性的；刻薄的；[物]焦散的
  • n. 腐蚀物；[物]焦散曲面
caustically causticity
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星级词汇:
  • caucasic adj.高加索人的；高加索语的；白种人的

详细释义

Noun:
  1. any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

Adjective:
  1. harsh or corrosive in tone;

    "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"
    "a barrage of acid comments"
    "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"
    "bitter words"
    "blistering criticism"
    "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"
    "a sulfurous denunciation"
    "a vitriolic critique"

  2. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

双语例句

1. He was often caustic and mocking, or flew into rages.
他常常讽刺或挖苦人，有时又会大发雷霆。

来自柯林斯例句

2. His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.
他睿智刁钻，评论尖刻，对任何采访他的人而言都是梦魇。

来自柯林斯例句

3. He opened his mouth to make a caustic retort.
他张嘴开始进行刻薄的反击.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. He enjoys making caustic remarks about other people.
他喜欢挖苦别人.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. He delights in making caustic remarks.
他爱损人.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. He opened his mouth to make a caustic retort.
      他张嘴开始进行刻薄的反击。
    2. The caustic remark dented her ego.
      那种尖利刻薄的话语伤害了她的自尊心。

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