crisp

• 形容食物（如水果、饼干）新鲜、爽脆、易咬断；也形容空气清新凉爽、声音清晰明亮或文字简洁有力。

Describes something that is firm, dry, and easily broken, like fresh food or paper; also used for cool, fresh air or clear, sharp sounds.

1. Firm and freshA2formal

   Firm, dry, and fresh, especially in a way that is pleasing.

   脆爽

   • The apple was crisp and juicy.
   • She bit into a crisp lettuce leaf.
   • The crackers were perfectly crisp.

   同义词crispyfirmfreshsnappy

   反义词flabbylimpsoftsoggystale

2. Clear and sharpB1formal

   Clear, sharp, and distinct, especially in sound, image, or weather.

   清晰锐利

   • The air was crisp and cold on the winter morning.
   • The photograph has a crisp, clear image.
   • His voice was crisp and authoritative.

   同义词clearclear-cutdistinctprecisesharp

   反义词blurryfuzzyindistinctmuffledvague

3. Neat and tidyB1formal

   Having a neat, clean, and well-pressed appearance.

   整洁的

   • He wore a crisp white shirt to the interview.
   • The uniform was clean and crisp.
   • She folded the sheets into crisp, sharp corners.

   同义词dapperimmaculateneatorderlysmartsprucetidytrim

   反义词disheveledmessyrumpledslovenlyunkempt

• 指薄的、脆的油炸或烘烤马铃薯片，通常袋装作为零食出售；也可泛指任何薄而脆的食物。

A noun referring to a thin, crispy slice of potato that is fried or baked until crunchy, often sold in bags as a snack.

1. Thin fried potato snackA1informalbritish

   A thin slice of potato that has been fried or baked until crunchy, often salted and flavored.

   薯片

   • I bought a bag of salt and vinegar crisps.
   • She loves eating crisps while watching a movie.
   • He offered me some cheese and onion crisps.

   同义词chippotato chip

• 动词，指使某物变得酥脆，例如通过烹饪、烘干或卷曲等方式；也用于烹饪语境中。

A verb meaning to make something crisp, such as by cooking, drying, or curling; also used in cooking contexts.

1. Make or become crispB2formal

   To make something firm, dry, and brittle, typically by cooking or heating.

   使变脆

   • Crisp the bacon in a hot pan until golden.
   • The cold air crisped the leaves on the ground.
   • She crisped the lettuce by placing it in ice water.

   同义词browncrispencrunchseartoast

   反义词moistensoften

2. Become stiff or brittleB2formal

   To become hard, dry, and easily broken, often due to cold or heat.

   变脆

   • The frost crisped the grass overnight.
   • The bread crisped in the oven.
   • His hair crisped in the dry desert wind.

   同义词dryembrittlehardenshrivelstiffen

   反义词mellowmoistensoften