acerbic

• adj. 尖刻的（等于acerb）；酸的；辛辣的

词根acer, 尖的，酸的。-b为插入字母，同number.

acerbic (adj.)

1865, originally, and usually, figurative: "sour, harsh, severe" (of speech, manners, etc.), from Latin acerbus "harsh to the taste, sharp, bitter, sour" (see acerbity) + -ic.

1. He was acclaimed for his acerbic wit and repartee.

他以一针见血的妙语巧辩而备受好评。

来自柯林斯例句

2. The letter was written in her usual acerbic style.

这封信是用她惯常的尖刻语调写的。

来自《权威词典》

3. His lyrics are as acerbic and poignant as they ever have been.

他的歌词一如既往的犀利辛辣。

来自辞典例句

4. Chou En - lai sent back an acerbic letter.

周恩来回复了一封尖刻的信.

来自辞典例句

5. Angry, acerbic argument was virtually unknown.

这样吹胡子瞪眼睛,舌剑唇枪的激烈争吵,可以说还从未有过.

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