sour

• 形容一种尖锐、酸的味道，常与柠檬或醋联系在一起。也可形容食物变质发酸，或形容人脾气乖戾、态度尖酸。

Describes a sharp, acidic taste, often associated with lemons or vinegar.

1. A1formal

   Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

   酸的

   • The lemon is too sour to eat raw.
   • She added sugar to the sour berries.
   • This wine has a slightly sour aftertaste.

   同义词acetousacidacidicpungentsharptangytartvinegary

   反义词blandmildsweet

2. Mood or attitudeB1informal

   Unpleasant, bitter, or bad-tempered in manner.

   酸溜溜（情绪或态度）

   • He gave me a sour look when I asked for help.
   • Her mood turned sour after the argument.
   • The old man had a sour expression on his face.

   同义词bitterchurlishcrossgrouchygrumpymoroseresentfulsulkysurlytesty

   反义词amiablecheerfulgood-naturedpleasantsweet

3. Spoiled or fermentedA2informal

   Having gone bad due to fermentation or spoilage.

   变质的

   • The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
   • Don't eat the bread if it tastes sour.
   • The sour smell from the garbage indicated it was rotten.

   同义词badcurdledoffputridrancidspoiledturned

   反义词ediblefreshsweet

• 一种味觉感受，以酸味为特征，常与柠檬等柑橘类水果或醋相关；也可指酸味本身或带酸味的东西。

A noun referring to a taste sensation characterized by acidity, sharpness, or tartness, often associated with citrus fruits or vinegar.

1. Sour tasteA2informal

   A taste that is sharp, acidic, or tart, often associated with citrus fruits or vinegar.

   酸味

   • I love the sour of lemons in my tea.
   • The candy has a sweet and sour flavor.
   • The sour of the pickles made my mouth pucker.

   同义词aciditysharpnesssournesstangtartness

   反义词blandmildsweet

2. Sour drinkB1informal

   A type of cocktail or drink that has a sour taste, typically made with citrus juice.

   酸味鸡尾酒

   • He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar.
   • The bartender made a delicious sour with fresh lime juice.
   • She prefers a sour over a sweet cocktail.

• 动词，指变酸、变苦或味道变坏，也指情绪变坏或关系恶化。

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming acidic, bitter, or unpleasant in taste, mood, or relationship.

1. B1formal

   To become acidic or sharp in taste, often due to fermentation or spoilage.

   变酸

   • The milk soured after being left out of the fridge.
   • If you leave the wine open, it will sour quickly.
   • The fruit began to sour in the heat.

   同义词acetifyacidifycurdlefermentgo offturn

2. B2informal

   To become unpleasant, bitter, or strained in mood or relationship.

   变糟

   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • The deal soured when they couldn't agree on the price.
   • His mood soured after hearing the bad news.

   同义词curdledegeneratedeterioratego badworsen