salty

• 指味道像盐一样咸的味道；非正式用法中指人因不满而恼怒、生气或嫉妒。

Describes a taste that is sharp and like salt; also used informally to describe someone who is irritated or annoyed.

1. Containing saltA1formal

   Having a high concentration of salt; tasting of salt.

   咸的

   • The soup is too salty for my taste.
   • Sea water is naturally salty.
   • She added too much salt, making the dish overly salty.

   同义词brackishbrinysalinesaltsalted

   反义词blandfreshsweetunsalted

2. A2formal

   One of the four basic taste sensations, similar to the taste of sea water.

   咸

   • The chips have a pleasant salty flavor.
   • He prefers salty snacks over sweet ones.
   • The sauce has a perfect balance of salty and sweet.

   同义词brackishbrinysalinesalt

   反义词bittersoursweet

3. Provocative or stimulatingB2informalamerican

   Engagingly stimulating or provocative in a lively, often slightly risqué manner.

   辛辣的

   • The comedian's salty jokes kept the audience laughing.
   • She has a salty sense of humor that some find offensive.
   • His salty remarks added a spark to the conversation.

   同义词bawdyearthypiquantracyribaldsaucyspicysuggestivezesty