acerb

• 形容语气、态度或言辞尖锐、刻薄、辛辣或粗暴。

Describes a person's tone, manner, or remark as sharp, bitter, or harsh in temper or expression.

1. Sour or bitter in tasteC1formal

   Having a sharp, acidic, or astringent flavor.

   酸涩或苦的味道

   • The acerb taste of the unripe fruit made him pucker.
   • She found the wine too acerb for her palate.
   • The lemon had an acerb quality that cut through the sweetness.

   同义词acidacidicacridastringentbitterpungentsharpsourtartvinegary

   反义词blandmellowsweet

2. Harsh or corrosive in toneC1formal

   Expressing criticism or bitterness in a sharp, cutting manner.

   尖刻或刻薄

   • His acerb remarks during the debate offended many listeners.
   • The critic's review was notably acerb and dismissive.
   • She responded with an acerb wit that silenced the room.

   同义词acerbicacidbittercausticcorrosivecuttingharshmordantscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   反义词gentlekindmildsoothingsweet