caustic
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances. 腐蝕性的
...caustic cleaning agents. ...腐蝕性的清潔劑。
Remember that this is caustic; use gloves or a spoon. 記住這是腐蝕性的;要戴手套或用勺子。
2. ADJ A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. 刻薄的[正式]
His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare. 他粗魯的風趣和刻薄的評論是採訪者的噩夢。
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caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/
剑桥词典
caustic adjective (CHEMICAL)
A caustic chemical burns or destroys things, especially anything made of living cells .
苛性的,腐蝕性的
a caustic substance 腐蝕性物質
caustic adjective (WORDS)
A caustic remark or way of speaking is hurtful , critical , or intentionally unkind .
(話語或說話方式)刻薄的,尖刻的,挖苦的
caustic comments 尖刻的評論
She's famous in the office for her caustic wit . 她說話刻薄機智,在辦公室是出了名的。 返回 caustic