acerbic

英 [əˈsɜːbɪk]

美 [əˈsɜːrbɪk]

adj.  尖刻的; 严厉的

GRE

BNC.32859 / COCA.23834

牛津词典

adj.

• 尖刻的；严厉的
  critical in a direct and rather cruel way
  1. The letter was written in her usual acerbic style.
     这封信是用她惯常的尖刻语调写的。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED （幽默）辛辣的，尖刻的
  Acerbichumour is critical and direct.
  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。
  2. 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。

英英释义

adj

• harsh or corrosive in tone
  1. an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
  2. a barrage of acid comments
  3. her acrid remarks make her many enemies
  4. bitter words
  5. blistering criticism
  6. caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
  7. a sulfurous denunciation
  8. a vitriolic critique
  Synonym:acerbacidacridbitterblisteringcausticsulfuroussulphurousvirulentvitriolic
• sour or bitter in taste
  Synonym:acerbastringent

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