acerbity

• 指尖锐的苦涩、酸味，或粗鲁刻薄的言辞与性格。

A noun referring to a sharp bitterness, a sour taste, or a rough and bitter manner in speech or character.

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1. Sharp bitternessC1formal

   A quality of being sharply bitter in taste, character, or tone.

   尖酸刻薄

   • The acerbity of his remarks left everyone in the room uncomfortable.
   • Her acerbity was often mistaken for rudeness.
   • The critic's review was full of acerbity and disdain.

   同义词acidityacrimonyasperitybitternessharshnesssharpnesssournesstartness

   反义词gentlenessmildnesssweetness

2. Sour tasteC1formalculinary

   A sharp, sour, or astringent flavor, especially in food or drink.

   酸涩味

   • The acerbity of the lemon made her pucker her lips.
   • The wine had an unexpected acerbity that balanced its sweetness.
   • He enjoyed the acerbity of the green apple.

   同义词acidityastringencybitternesssharpnesssournesstartness

   反义词sweetness

3. Rough or bitter mannerC1formal

   A harsh, severe, or biting quality in someone's behavior or speech.

   尖刻或严厉

   • His acerbity made it difficult for him to keep friends.
   • The teacher's acerbity intimidated the students.
   • Despite her acerbity, she was deeply caring underneath.

   同义词acrimonyasperitybitternessharshnessrancorseveritysharpnesstartnessvirulence

   反义词gentlenesskindnessmildnesssoftnesssweetness