caustic

• 形容能灼伤或腐蚀有机组织的物质；也用于比喻，指言辞尖刻、讽刺或刻薄。

Describes a substance that can burn or corrode organic tissue, or figuratively, a remark that is severely critical or sarcastic.

1. Chemically corrosiveB2formalscientific

   Capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue by chemical action.

   腐蚀性的

   • The lab technician handled the caustic soda with extreme care.
   • Caustic chemicals can cause severe burns if they contact the skin.
   • The drain cleaner contains a caustic substance that dissolves blockages.

   同义词burningcorrodingcorrosivedestructiveerodingmordant

2. Sarcastic or bitterC1formal

   Expressing criticism or sarcasm in a sharp, biting, or hurtful way.

   刻薄的

   • Her caustic remarks left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
   • The critic's review was filled with caustic wit.
   • He has a caustic sense of humor that not everyone appreciates.

   同义词acerbicacidbittercuttingmordantsarcasticscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   反义词benevolentblandcomplimentaryflatteringgentlehoneyedkindmildsoothingsweet

• 指能通过化学作用灼伤、腐蚀或破坏有机组织的物质，也可比喻尖刻、讽刺或严厉批评的言辞。

A noun referring to a substance that can burn, corrode, or destroy organic tissue by chemical action, or figuratively, something severely critical or sarcastic.

1. Corrosive substanceC1formalscientific

   A chemical substance that can burn or destroy organic tissue by chemical action.

   腐蚀性物质

   • Sodium hydroxide is a common caustic used in cleaning products.
   • The lab technician handled the caustic with extreme care.
   • Caustics can cause severe burns if they come into contact with skin.

   同义词cauterantcorrosive